100-year-old runner from India inspires at Americas Masters Games in Vancouver

It took 100-year-old Indian runner Man Kaur almost a minute and a half to complete the 100-metre race, but she neverbroke her stride.

And when she finally crossed the finish line at the AmericasMasters Games in Vancouver, her competitors many of them twodecades younger were there to cheer her on.

Her son and fellow athletes say Kaur's energy and drive tocompete has become an inspiration to participants in the uniqueinternational event for athletes over 30.

Kaur began running at age 93 at the suggestion of her son,78-year-old Gurdev Singh, who also competes in the Masters Games andsays he knew she could become a star in her age category.

She has won more than 20 medals, including snatching three goldsthis week, as she is the only competitor in the category for womenover 100.

If you're wondering whether she holds the elusive secret to along life, Kaur says, unfortunately, it's what you might expect agood diet and lots of exercise.