85-year-old Ginette Bedard attended the 2008 TCS New York City Marathon and for the 16th time in her lifetime. Among the thousands who attended the event in New York in early November, the French-American granddaughter arrived at the scene. With the finish in 6 hours and 19 minutes.

Born in Mietz, France, Bedard, who now lives in Howard-Beach, New York, is one of the most enjoyable walkers after retirement. He has a habit of at least 3 hours or about 20 kilometers per day, and 365 over 365 days of the year.

According to AFP, the 18-year-old Frenchman went to the 16th New York Marathon on his trip. Relaxing, especially eating street food or listening to music.

He reached the goal in 6 hours 19 minutes and 1 second as the oldest participant. Meanwhile, Japanese Yoshiko Takahashi, 83, reached her goal at 7:40:56, 82-year-old Ulkrike Klopfer, to reach her goal at 8:54 : 05.

The 80-year-old German man, Juergen Kuhlmey, took 5:31:06 Roland Ratcheyer at 5:50:50 and his grandfather, Belgium Leo Vleminckx takes 6:00:02.

Bedard, who left France to live in New York in the 1970s, claims that she does not want anything but good health. She has a proper diet, claiming that walking and running make her feel young.

Mr Bedard's best record at the Marconi New York event was achieved at the age of 72, in 2005, with a duration of 3 Hour and 46 minutes.