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Orlaith Clinton

Parkrun double celebrations as Belfast man completes 100th event on his 85th birthday

There were double celebration at Falls Parkrun this week as popular participant Francie Arthurs celebrated his 100 th run - on his 85th birthday.

Francie, who is a much-loved member of the West Belfast Coolers running club, took up running in his late 40s in an attempt to improve his health, and he hasn't stopped since.

He has now completed 100 Parkruns as well as multiple marathons including Belfast City Marathon and events across Europe and in true Francie style, he ran the Great Wall Marathon in China to mark his 80 th birthday.

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