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Brazil's 96-Year-Old Rower Continues Competing After 78 Years in the Sport

ReutersNovember 19, 20251 min2,482 views
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A Lifelong Passion for Rowing

  • 💡 At 96 years old, Odilon Martins from Santa Catarina, Brazil, is still actively competing in rowing.
  • 🎯 He holds the distinction of being the world's oldest active rower.
  • 🚀 Martins has dedicated nearly eight decades to the sport, starting his rowing journey after a career in basketball.

The Discipline of Daily Training

  • 🔑 A key advantage Martins attributes to his longevity in the sport is daily training.
  • ✅ He has been rowing consistently for 78 years, demonstrating remarkable commitment and dedication.
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