Faster than a speeding bullet…at least in her division! Leonard
is living proof that it’s never too late to follow a dream. She
is a World Class track athlete who found her passion at 58 after leading
a self admittedly uninspired life as a teacher and housewife. At 74
she travels the globe for track competitions and meets. Running seems
to be the perfect outlet for her competitive spirit.
QUOTE:
"I am very happy when my birthday comes and this is because of
my running. I look forward to the new age group I'll be in. Right
now I'm 73 and I'll be 74. I see a window of opportunity for a World
Championship I know what I have to do and I'll do it! Age hasn't gotten
in the way of my ambition. My dad has been really influential in my
life. I started running when I was 58. My mother said, "Sumi,
you shouldn't do that. It's too dangerous and my father said, "If
you're happy, go for it!" |
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