North America | United States | Recreation

92-year-old crosses marathon finish line

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A 92-year-old cancer survivor rocked her way into the record books Sunday, becoming the oldest woman to finish a marathon. Harriette Thompson of Charlotte, North Carolina, completed Sunday's Rock 'n' Roll Marathon in San Diego in 7 hours, 24 minutes, 36 seconds. She was mobbed by well-wishers as she crossed the finish line. "I'm fine, they're really pampering me here," Thompson said in a firm, joyful voice as people all around her shouted congratulations. This was her 16th Rock 'n' Roll Marathon and, by far, the hardest.
North America | United States | Recreation

Infographic: women and bicycling

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Last year, 45 million U.S. women rode a bicycle. This infographic, based on our U.S. Bicycling Participation Study, shares some of the most interesting and relevant findings about the current state of women and bicycling. Read our story, "New research on women’s bicycling participation reveals insights—and some surprises," for a deeper dive into these numbers.
Asia | China | Recreation

More women on the fairways

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The increase in male golfers has also led to a hike in women golfers Shenzhen resident Chen Xing is among the lucky ones whose job is also her passion. The 40-year-old loves playing golf, and is the director of the club member affair department with Shenzhen Golf Association, an non-government organization that aims to promote golf among Shenzhen residents and beyond, and the only legal organization that can represent the Shenzhen municipality to take part in international golf association events. Chen's job allows her to get to know and make friends with people whose jobs are associa