83-year-old mental health advocate plans to keep running marathons

ABC NEWS (Australia) 2025-12-24

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83-year-old Nancy Dickman is putting many of us to shame, still running marathons in her ninth decade. She was the oldest competitor in the Sydney Marathon in 2023 and is now preparing for her next one. Running has had such a positive impact on her physical and mental health. She's even done a PhD on the subject.
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