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Octogenarian trains for first New York City Marathon

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Octogenarian trains for first New York City Marathon. (2026, October 31). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/octogenarian-trains-for-first-new-york-city-marathon/

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Mildred Baker, an 80-year-old resident of the Bronx, is participating in the New York City Marathon for the first time. The article focuses on her personal fitness journey leading up to this significant athletic achievement.
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Mildred Baker, an 80-year-old resident of the Bronx, is participating in the New York City Marathon for the very first time. Baker has been training rigorously to prepare for the marathon, which showcases her dedication and commitment to fitness at an advanced age. This marks a significant milestone in her life as she joins thousands of runners from around the world in what is often considered one of the most prestigious running events globally.

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Topics

Bronx the New York City Marathon

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Bronx GPE · 1× Mildred Baker PERSON · 1×

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Bronx native Mildred Baker is running the New York City Marathon for the first time at the age of 80.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-31
2026-10-31 · CBS News
Octogenarian trains for first New York City Marathon · assertive framing

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Bronx native Mildred Baker is running the New York City Marathon for the first time at the age of 80. asserted
Baker → run → 80
She shares her fitness journey ahead of the big race. asserted
She → share → race
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