In a story that’s nothing short of awe-inspiring, 80-year-old Bob Becker just became the oldest person to finish the grueling Badwater 135 ultramarathon, through California’s Death Valley, which is considered the world’s toughest foot race.
With temperatures over 120 degrees and climbing from the lowest to the highest points in the continental U.S., Bob crossed the finish line nearly three hours before the 48-hour cutoff.
Bob’s feat is especially sweet after he failed to finish the same race within the time limit three years ago at age 77.His coach said it best: “Bob is younger at 80 than he was at 77.”
In a world hungry for hope and resilience, Bob just showed us what’s possible when you refuse to give up.