Age and ability are often the criteria for determining one’s participation and success in sport, whether on a recreational or competitive level. Sport is often considered integral to the development of the younger age groups. However, with increasing life expectancy, the potential for participation in sport across the lifespan of an individual is now recognised (Baker, Fraser- Thomas, Dionigi et al).

Granny Luces was arguably the main attraction at The UWI SPEC International Half Marathon in the early years of the race. She remains the oldest female runner to have participated in the UWI Half Marathon to date. She competed in the very first race in November 2004 at age 77. She would continue to compete until the 2011 edition in the Over 70 and Over 80 categories, copping first place every time.

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