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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sarah Ping

Age not a barrier to exercise says octogenarian running his 28th London Marathon

A grandfather hopes to encourage people that age is not a barrier when long-distance running ahead of his 28th London Marathon at the age of 80.

Bob Smith, a former headmaster from Upminster, went viral on TikTok last year aged 79 when he crossed the finish line at the London Marathon and hopes to complete the 26.2-mile run again this year all while raising money for Sense, a charity providing support for disabled people.

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