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Ian Winship, a 90-year-old runner, received a trophy for setting what is believed to be the world best 10K time in his age category at the Cumbernauld 10K run on September 13. He completed the race with a time of 1:04:37 and was presented with the award at Broadwood Stadium, where the event took place. Winship attributes his success to daily exercise and healthy eating habits, emphasizing that staying active keeps him motivated and engaged in life.

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Ian Winship, a 90-year-old runner from Cumbernauld, Scotland, received a trophy on October 10 for setting what is believed to be the world best time for his age group in a 10K race. On September 13, Winship completed the Cumbernauld 10K run with a time of 1:04:37, earning him accolades and recognition as an inspiration. Kenneth Duffy, North Lanarkshire’s provost, presented Winship with the special trophy at Broadwood Stadium, praising his achievement. Winship attributes his longevity to daily activities like walking approximately 20,000 steps and maintaining a healthy diet. A veteran of the Suez Crisis, Winship expressed his emotions after learning about his world record, saying it was hard to comprehend such an accomplishment for someone from Cumbernauld.

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Vanreenen, D. (2026, October 13). Runner, 90, who set ‘world best’ 10K time for his age receives trophy. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/runner-north-lanarkshire-press-association-army-b1300677.html

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A 90-year-old runner who is believed to have set the world best 10K time for his age has been presented with a trophy for his achievement. asserted

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Ian Winship has been hailed as an “inspiration” after he recorded a time of 1:04:37 one hour at the Cumbernauld 10K run on September 13. asserted

he → hail → September

On Tuesday, he returned to the race’s start point at Broadwood Stadium, where he was presented with a special trophy for the over-90s category. asserted

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Cumnernauld is “an ideal place for running”, he said, adding: “You’re surrounded by trees and forests. asserted

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“I try to do 20,000 steps every day, I think that’s what’s keeping me going. asserted

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I also watch what I eat. asserted

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Earlier, Mr Winship told the Press Association that he was emotional and “stood greetin’” when he found out his time at the end of the race. asserted

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He said: “You can’t get your mind around a world record – a wee guy fae Cumbernauld. asserted

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“It’s just unbelievable. asserted

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He said: “I’ve got a purpose, I want to stay alive. asserted

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“If I sit in the house I’ll vegetate. asserted

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I must meet people.” asserted

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Mr Winship is a veteran of the Suez Crisis who parachuted into Egypt near Port Said in 1956. asserted

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The event’s manager, Stuart Smith, said: “To be honest, we never considered having an over-90s trophy, but then we hadn’t factored in Ian and all his incredible achievements. asserted

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“It’s great that we were able to present him with his trophy today.” asserted

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North Lanarkshire’s provost, Kenneth Duffy, who presented the trophy, said: “It was a real privilege to present Ian with his trophy. “To complete a 10K at the age of 90 is an outstanding achievement, and to do it in a world-best time for his age group makes it even more remarkable. “ asserted

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Geraldine Woods, convener of communities at the council, added: “Ian is a true inspiration to everyone who hears about his incredible achievements. asserted

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Read More “His positive approach to life is an example to us all and reflects the strong community spirit that events such as North Lanarkshire’s Cumbernauld 10K aim to promote.” asserted

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This year marked the 19th staging of the event, which attracts runners of all ages and abilities. asserted

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The race starts and finishes at Broadwood Stadium. asserted

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Runner, 90, who set ‘world best’ 10K time for his age receives trophy

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