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Julia Hawkins (née Welles; February 10, 1916 – October 22, 2024) was an American sprinter and cyclist. She took up track and field after turning 100, and set world records in the 100-meter dash in her age category.
A mother-of-four who picked up the sport of running at age 100 and went on to set world records and win gold medals has died at the age of 108. Julia Hawkins, nicknamed "Hurricane" for her running ...
Julia “Hurricane” Hawkins 105 2021 United States: Women Sprints, Shot Put Hawkins competed at the June 2019 National Senior Games in the sprints. Julia Hawkins (age 105) competed in the 100 meter dash on Nov 6, 2021. The race was held at the Nov 6, 2021 Louisiana Senior Games at the Southeastern University’s track in Hammond, LA.
Julia Hawkins, a centenarian runner, died at 108 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Hawkins began running after she turned 100 when her sons signed her up for a 50-meter dash.
At 105-years-old, Julia “Hurricane” Hawkins became the first female track athlete to set a world record in the 100-meter dash for the 105+ age group. At 105-years-old, Julia “Hurricane ...
Centenarians that have competed at this meet include Orville Rogers (age 100 in 2018) and Julia "Hurricane" Hawkins (age 101 in 2017). [61] [62] Masters world champion and world record holder, Nolan Shaheed is a world class trumpet player. Shaheed has played with Count Basie, Stevie Wonder, and Aretha Franklin.
At 103, Julia "Hurricane" Hawkins has cemented her title as the oldest woman to compete on an American track after finishing the 50- and 100-meter dashes at the National Senior Games in New Mexico ...
The USATF Masters Indoor Championships is an annual track and field competition which serves as the national indoor championship for the United States for athletes in masters age groups.