Aidan Puffer broke the world record of 5k with 15'47

The 13-year-old youngster from Manchester (United Kingdom), accustomed to youth records, showed himself again the day before yesterday in Boston, as part of the 5 km organized in the streets of the city, as every year, two days before the marathon. His time is amazing: 15 '47! This is the world record in its category. Aidan Puffer started running at 10 years of age and in just 3 years he managed to do 4'18 in 1500 meters, 9'22 in 3000 and recently 15'47 in 5000. This young athlete has as idol one of the most great of history. "My idol is Mo Farah, but I still do not have his autograph" Said Aidan Puffer.

posted Monday April 16th