"The Flash"

Mid-weekish check in- since I never made it Sunday. I saw this piece on Diane Freedman in an article by Techworm and it really uplifted my spirits. I thought I'd share it hoping it does the same for you. She was truly an inspiration.

Diane “Dinny” Friedman — the 100-year-old track star who proved that it’s never too late to rewrite the rules of aging.

Born in 1921 in Cleveland, Ohio, Diane didn’t start running until she was 70 years old. What began as a casual interest turned into a competitive fire that never faded.

She spent the next three decades dominating track events, collecting over 150 medals in masters competitions across the U.S.

But it was at the 2021 Michigan Senior Olympics, at the age of 100, that she cemented her place in sports history:

 100m dash: 36.71 seconds — broke the world record by nearly 3 seconds

 200m dash: New world record for the 100–104 age group

 Javelin throw: New American record in her age category

Nicknamed “The Flash”, Diane didn’t just run — she inspired. She became a symbol of vitality, resilience, and the power of late blooming. Featured in Sports Illustrated, honored by USA Track & Field, and loved by her community, she showed the world that aging doesn’t mean slowing down — it means running your own race.

Diane passed away peacefully on August 30, 2023, at 102, leaving behind a legacy far bigger than records — one of courage, grace, and limitless spirit.

 “I don’t run to break records — I run because I love it.” — Diane Friedman

Her legacy reminds us all: dreams have no deadline, and the finish line is only the beginning.

Excerpted from a Techworm article.