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Age no barrier on the road to victory

Seventies and still setting the pace

From steady strides to dedicated walking, two KuGompo City racers prove fitness has no finish line

Age proved to be nothing but a number at the annual Buffalo City Metro road race, where septuagenarians Michele Whittington and Helen Nel turned heads with podium-topping performances. Tackling grueling hills and warm conditions, the two veterans showed that consistency, strategy, and staying active can outpace the calendar.

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