World Record Holder 91-Year-Old Flo Meiler Proves It’s Never Too Late & You’re Never Too Old

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Last Updated on July 24, 2025

91-Year-Old Flo Meiler holds five world records in track and field, but she didn’t even take up the sport until she was 60. She explains to Marc Middleton how a friend got her started and why she keeps going, as she preps for the 2025 National Senior Games.

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