Joan Price was the oldest runner in the Boston Marathon – crossing the finish line at 8.06pm. The 73 year old then celebrated with a pint of Guinness.
Joan, an Irish ex-pat who has spent much of her life in America found herself a little lost near the end of the race, but was guided back on track by spectators and volunteers still on site.
The active pensioner told Irish Central:
“Even though I was the last regular runner to finish, I’m ecstatic, and only a little sore.”
Joan wasn’t the only one celebrating, with Associated Press congratulating the runner on her victory. Tweeting their support, the media group posted:
MT @BostonGlobe: Joan Price, 73, got lost & was last to finish the #BostonMarathon. http://t.co/ZYRjsIRYQs pic.twitter.com/vvexT0p85N // Brava!
— AARP (@AARP) April 22, 2014
The active senior citizen has ran more than 20 marathons, but this was her first time competing in the Boston Marathon.
After crossing the finish line, Price told reporters:
“We first went out and had a pint of Guinness which is, I always do that after the marathons.”
A woman after our own hearts.
Image via Boston Globe Twitter
Thanks to Niamh Kearns for sending this in!
