US Edition92-Year-Old Sprinter Defies Age With Muscle Cells of a 20-Year-Old
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Emma Mazzenga, a 92-year-old senior citizen from Padua, Italy, has, according to experts, the muscle mass of a 20-year-old woman, which allows her to continue her athletics even at such an advanced age. Last year, she ran 200 meters in less than 52 seconds, and the video recording not only shocked the public, but also attracted the attention of scientists.
92-Year-Old Sprinter Defies Age With Muscle Cells of a 20-Year-Old
Researchers study a 92-year-old female sprinter whose muscle cells defy age. Credit: tompagenet / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 2.0 At 92, Emma Maria Mazzenga is defying age, science, and the limits of human performance. The female sprinter from northern Italy has drawn international attention not only for her world records but for the rare condition of her muscle cells—some of which resemble those of a 20-year-old, according to scientists studyi…
With age, most of us simply seek to maintain a minimum of mobility, flexibility and strength in order to continue to lead an active life. But some people push these limits and redefine what it is possible to do after 90 years. This is the case of Emma Maria Mazzenga, an Italian grandmother who astonishes both her energy and her discipline. Former professor of science who became passionate about racing, she shows that regular physical maintenance…
A former science professor who has become a sprinter, the Italian intrigues researchers: her muscles and endurance resemble those of a 20-year-old woman. She continues to follow the world records, never losing her taste for victory.
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