The love and support of 100-year-old Orville Rogers family is what keeps him Going

100-year-old Orville Rogers set a new age group record in the men's 60m in 19.13 at USATF Masters Indoor Championships today. He has set many world records including running 2:17.45 400m when he was 95....Orville has been a runner for the last 50 years, and he wasn’t going to change that on his 100th birthday. He and his family ran a combined 100 miles-- to celebrate every year of the his life. Rogers has had quite the journey, serving in World War II, running marathons, and even writing a book about his life and secrets to success. However, it’s his four kids, 14 grandkids, and 11 great grandkids that are his true legacy. “Oh my, it's overwhelming, I am so grateful, God has been so good to me, especially with family members.” It’s the love and support of his family that keeps him going.

posted Saturday March 17th