82-year-old runner Peter Giles breaks British records and wins world gold
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82-year-old runner Peter Giles breaks British records and wins world gold

1 hour ago · Originally published 5 Oct 2026 9/10 Original headline: One of oldest competitive runners, 82, says secret is cigars and coffee
Peter Giles, an 82-year-old former carpenter, recently won five gold medals at the World Masters Athletics Championships and set a new British 5km record for his age group. By maintaining a simple training routine of 30 miles a week, he continues to compete at a high level while many runners in the UK stop the sport in their late thirties.
Source: WalesOnline
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