Ida Keeling

Ida Keeling (May 15, 1915 – August 28, 2021)[1] was an American centenarian track and field athlete. Keeling held Masters records in 60 meter and 100 meter distances for women in the 95-99 and 100-plus age groups.

Personal information
NationalityCaribbean American
Born(1915-05-15)May 15, 1915
Anegada, British Virgin Islands
DiedAugust 28, 2021(2021-08-28) (aged 106)
New York City, New York, U.S.
Height4-foot 6 inches
Weight83 pounds
Sport
Country USA
SportTrack & Field
Event(s)60 meters (in 2011 in the 95-99 years division)
100 metres (on April 30, 2016, aged 100 in the M100 division)

Her story was featured in a segment in the Carl Reiner-hosted documentary If You're Not in the Obit, Eat Breakfast, on aging over 90.

In 2015, Keeling turned 100.[2] She died on August 28, 2021 in New York City at the age of 106.[3]

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