Celebrating record-breaking runner Julia 'The Hurricane' Hawkins' 106th birthday 03:47 February 10, 2022 Alana Schreiber, WWNO Last November, Julia She completed the distance in a blazing 40.12 seconds, instantly catapulting herself to running stardom. She also outlived her granddaughter Mandy Hawkins. Now at 103, she knows her suspicions were right: She won gold in the 50- and 100-meter races at the National Senior Games this week and set their record for the oldest woman to compete and win! Meet 101-year-old Julia "Hurricane" Hawkins, who on Saturday became the oldest female athlete to ever compete in the USA Track and Field Outdoors Masters Hawkins competed at the June 2019 National Senior Games in the sprints. Julia Hurricane Hawkins has gone where no woman has ever gone before as the first female track and field athlete, and the first American, to set a track and field world record and establish a 105+ age category. You can still do things when you get older. People say that they want to be just like me when they grow up And I think if I can please people and give them hope, then it's worth living longer.". So, despite setting a 100m world record on Sunday at the Louisiana Senior Games, she still wants to go faster. It makes you want to get out and go as fast as you can and do the best you can. She told me she would reach out to the appropriate officials, etc., and ask them to provide the requested information, Bickel said via email. You have permission to edit this article. Like all elite athletes, Julia Hurricane Hawkins has a ruthless streak. Bergen has also broken age records in the high jump, 60m and 200m. In August, Hiroo Tanaka of Japan blazed home in 16.69 to set the male record in the 90 and over category. I have an acre of land, and I have all of these bonsais and they are enough to keep me busy. I have done much better than that, she says, but the high winds and cold weather held her back. Watch your back, Usain Bolt - there's a new 100-meter dash superstar and she looks unstoppable. On JH: Well I knew it was a possibility because there are not that many older people doing things like this. JH: And at that race I had three different children from three different schools from where I taught. Murray died on 7 March 2013 at the age of 95, after 70 years of marriage. Further, he faulted Hawkins team for possibly not taking steps to assure record ratification. See and insist on ZCT.. All Rights Reserved. She's won several gold medals at previous senior Olympics events, but running felt different. (Flowers are another passion of hers.) She is also an avid gardener, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. At 103 she's the oldest woman to run a USA Track and Field event on American track. She lives in Baton Rouge, La., where she takes daily walks and cares for trees on her property. Her Life Advice? Theyre a wonderful thing to do. They were the wonderful things in my life and the grandchildren, and the great-grandson. A running record. Run the 100 meter dash in less than a minute. I want to keep running as long as I can. We talk a lot about hurricanes in Louisiana and the fact that they do a lot of harm makes me not like that so much, but it is part of our home life and I guess if they think thats cute, its all right with me. Were also on Pinterest, Tumblr, and Flipboard. When Julia Hurricane Hawkins turned 100 years old she stopped biking and started running. Hawkins is the listed world record holder in the W100 100-meter dash and 60-meter indoor dash. "I believe in magic moments, thinking of things that you see and do and feel that more than just usual. Hawkins on their honeymoon, one year after their marriage-by-telephone, Hawkins and her husband Murray outside their Baton Rouge home, Hawkins receiving her first dose of the PfizerBioNTech COVID-19 vaccine around 8 January 2021 at the age of 104, Hawkins receiving her second dose of the PfizerBioNTech COVID-19 vaccine on 23 January 2021 at the age of 104. Now 105, "Hurricane" is taking the track and field world by storm. I wouldnt change much.. Chicago police Superintendent David Brown to exit CPD this month in the wake of mayoral election, TikTok sets new default time limits for minors, NFLPA releases 1st-ever report card: See where all the 32 teams ranked, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. National Senior Games Also called "The Flower Lady" Along with running and cycling, she's an avid gardener. Yet, Hawkins remains humble about her record breaking runs. Before becoming a runner, she was a bicyclist. Our conversation has been edited and condensed for length and clarity. Julia Hawkins runs the 100-meter dash during the USA Track and Field Outdoors Masters Championships in 2017 at LSU's Bernie Moore Stadium. It's possible that Hawkins will be having another magic moment coming her way this summer. This month, at the National Senior Games in Birmingham, Alabama, Hawkins ran the dash in 39.62 seconds. Life has just been great for me. Two years ago, at the age of 101, Julia Hawkins set a record. And as she approaches this milestone, shes been reflecting on some of the meaningful moments in her life. Julia "Hurricane" Hawkins (ne Welles; born 10 February 1916) is an American centenarian masters athlete. This other (the running) is just a little icing on the cake. Julia 'Hurricane' Hawkins, 105, of Baton Rouge runs the 100 meters Saturday at the Louisiana Senior Games in Hammond. Keep yourself in good shape if you can. Just older women trying to do something different. Two years ago, at the age of 101, Julia Hawkins set a record. However, with her time on Saturday, she did qualify for the event. This article was amended on 15 November 2021 to correct several instances where track times were rendered incorrectly. They were in the fourth grade when I taught them and now theyre 90! When I saw him and met him and saw how smart he was and good looking, I went home and wrote about him in my diary. While he was out there working for the Navy. Longtime Baton Rouge resident Julia Welles Hawkins, who turns 102 on Feb. 10, has released her life story, "It's Been Wondrous! Help us grow with a monthly contribution. The fastest 105-year-old woman in the world? At 103 she's the oldest woman to run a USA Track and Field event on American You cant count on much at 105. By then, the track star will be 106, and who knows what record she might set next. They're absolutely out of this world, they're so unusual. We'll send you the top local news stories every morning at 8 a.m. By clicking subscribe, you agree to share your email address with Times of San Diego to receive our free newsletter and breaking news alerts. There is admittedly little competition in the centenarian age group, and Ms. Hawkins was largely competing against herself. They called her the Hurricane.. The sky is the limit for 105-year-old track and field athlete Julia Hurricane Hawkins. Astonishingly, that wasn't even a personal best. Next time we see Julia Hawkins, it might just be at the 2022 National Senior Games in Greater Fort Lauderdale, though the centenarian hasnt yet decided if shell compete. Our free newsletter is delivered at 8 a.m. daily. You cant be sloppy about how things are set up.. Youre just riveted to the moment and the time. It was fun and I fell in love with running. AS: And eight years later, the two were married. Dont stop. The individual officials should know how to officiate an event the ones I work with do. Julia Hawkins is your woman. Julie and Margaret Welles were her parents. Shes 103 and Just Ran the 100-Meter Dash. Someone comes to stay with me at night, and she gets my breakfast and supper, so Im well taken care of. Like all elite athletes, Julia Hurricane Hawkins has a ruthless streak. "Every time I race it's a magic moment.". And wonderful," she said. BATON ROUGE, La. On Sunday, November 7, the centenarian set a world record in the 100-meter dash as the first woman and the first American in the 105+ age category. "Having a momma that can do this pleases them, and it pleases me to please them," the former schoolteacher said. The retired teacher is no stranger to athletic excellence. Im so glad its over. AS: Although Murray passed away at age 95, Hawkins is still surrounded by a loving family, who are coming in from out of town to celebrate her 106th birthday on February 10. She says she gets a feeling of wonder that kicks in while running as fast as she can. Have a lot of passions, things that you are interested in. Well, either one. February 27th, 2023 top story 'Hurricane Hawkins' makes Sports Illustrated again Jan 21, 2022 0 Julia Hurricane Hawkins receives a medal for completing the 100-meter race during the Louisiana Senior Games at There was an error and we couldn't process your subscription. 104-year-old Julia Hurricane Hawkins gets her second dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at But I dont practice much. But Gloria Louis, officials chair in USATFs Southern Association, said Wednesday: We hope to get back with you very soon.. They called An avid bicyclist, she said she only began training for track and field last year. Julia "Hurricane" Hawkins is showing everyone that age is just a number. You don't have to be wealthy to get to see 'em. It's Boston local news in one concise, fun and informative email. Now 105, "Hurricane" is taking the track and field world by storm. This time at age 106, and in under a minute. Brit Huckabay/National Senior Games Association, via Associated Press. Q: If you dont mind my asking, when is your birthday? 6-keys: media/spln/other/reg/free/stories, at "I'm always outside and the phone always rings, and I come running in is how I knew I could run," she told The Post last month. Marry someone that you not only love, but you like and you admire and respect, she said. 102- and 100-year-old runners set world records, you lazy slugs, Nearing 105, Julia 'Hurricane' Hawkins receives COVID-19 vaccine, Nearly 105-year-old Baton Rouge woman gets second dose of COVID-19 vaccine, 105-year-old Louisiana native loses running world record, but embraces new friendly rivalry, Louisiana runner Julia Hawkins reaches a new milestone: her 106th birthday. I decided to quit after I had one fall and dislocated my elbow.. If the flash is recorded as 0.00 second, the system is working. In fact, the event centered on Julias establishment of the W105 100 meter record., He said meet organizers and promoters owe Hawkins many fans a complete and open description of the procedures that were followed. On Feb. 10, 2022, Hawkins turns 106 years old. I love to run, and I love being an inspiration to others, Hawkins said on Sunday. Julia Hawkins daughter, Margaret Hawkins Matens, was present for the record attempt. Competitive sprinter Julia Hawkins, 101, wearing a flower in her garden. JH: We met on the first day at LSU. She finished the 100-meter dash about six seconds slower than her record time, but she was still pleased with the result. VisitMy Modern Met Media. As a member, you'll join us in our effort to support the arts. The retired educator generated worldwide publicity in both the Birmingham 2017 and Albuquerque 2019 National Senior Games when she set world track records in the 100-104 age category, said the release. Those are things you just cant beat that. The only 105-year-old men to compete in track and field were Hidekichi Miyazaki of Japan (shot put) and Stanistaw Kowalski of Poland (100 and discus). Some athletes can set a personal best and it is the world record., He concluded: If you dont go into a masters meet with that mindset and that kind of checklist, you are going to get problems you cant fix later.. Be sure to keep your eye open for them. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. She ran the 100-meter dash, finishing with a time of 39.62 seconds. In a rather unconventional way. In 2016, her daughter Margaret Hawkins Matens wrote a book about her life called "It's Been Wondrous: The Memoirs of Julia Welles Hawkins". But it gives you the feeling of wonder, kind of. We won't use your email for any other purpose, and you can opt out at any time via an unsubscribe link. As a master runner that is world class in their age group, she should know the requirements needed, he said. PHOTO BY BRIT HUCKABAY FROM NATIONAL SENIOR GAMES ASSOCIATION, Watch 105-year-old Julia 'Hurricane' Hawkins run 100 meters at Louisiana Senior Games. This week, the Baton Rouge resident is celebrating a different milestone: her 106th birthday. Meet 101-year-old Julia "Hurricane" Hawkins, who on Saturday became the oldest female athlete to ever compete in the USA Track and Field Outdoors Masters Championships. (Sarah Netter). Dubbed Hurricane Hawkins, the retired schoolteacher from Baton Rouge may be robbed of record certification due to an officiating miscue failure to test the She won several gold medals at Senior Olympics events. AS: And five years later at the 2021 Louisiana Senior Games, she had a new goal. Follow her on Twitter to see her recent stories. Don't bet against Julia "Hurricane" Hawkins. Theres a good reason they call Julia Hawkins the Hurricane. Back in November, at the age of 105, she set a new world record for fastest 100-meter dash at the Louisiana Senior Games, a multisport competition for adults over 50. 100. I understand you didnt get into running until you were quite older. Please reload the page and try again. With a love and passion for the arts, culture, and all things creative, she finds herself intrigued by the creative process and is constantly seeking new ways to explore and understand it. Lately, she says shes been reflecting on some of the more meaningful times in her life something she calls magic moments., Magic moments are like something you see that's unusual that you hadn't seen often before, like a sunrise that was especially pretty or a sunset or a shooting star. Enter address: This website, like most media sites, uses small files called cookies to anonymously customize the advertising that you see. Hawkins began competing in sprints five years ago at the ripe age of 100. When she was younger, she ran a summer camp for girls during the war, taught elementary school and was a Girl and Boy Scout leader for her four children. Since Im having trouble with my eyes, I read the books that talk to you. If I can, Id like to go, she told The Washington Post. Julia Hawkins, 101, shown here in her Louisiana neighborhood, competed in the USA Track and Field Outdoors Masters Championships. 6 Amazon travel essentials for your next getaway, starting at $12. My message to others is that you have to stay active if you want to be healthy and happy as you age.. Alana Schreiber of NPR member station WWNO reported this story. Still, The Hurricane, as shes nicknamed, set a world record that day and won the title for fastest 100-meter dash in the age 105 and up category, a feat that didn't even surprise her. In womens competition Australias Julie Brims broke the 55+ record in a time of 12.24, while American Kathy Bergen crossed the line in 16.26 in the 80-and-over category. This week, at the age of 103, Ms. Hawkins returned to the track to run the 50- and 100-meter dash races in the National Senior Games in Albuquerque. Now she's tackling the rest A running record. When I started running there were only a few, and they were not really athletes. I love running but, boy, it hangs over your head.. He said the ZCT, also called the zero gun test, should be done at the beginning of the day. I go out to lunch with friends most every day. Thank you! Anyone can read what you share. She comes to WWNO from KUNC in Northern Colorado, where she worked as a radio producer for the daily news magazine, Colorado Edition. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Watch 105-year-old Julia 'Hurricane' Hawkins run 100 meters at Louisiana Senior Games She clocked 1:02.95 Saturday in Hammond Julia 'Hurricane' Hawkins, The 'Blue Zones' diet: Foods that help people live to 100, Octogenarian best friends go for the gold. JH: I have done much better than that. Can you tell me a little bit about your training regimen? JH: The other thing Id like to mention are magic moments are things I believe in. Im just pretty good at moving around and I do it when I have to, whatever I have to do. When she turned 100 she took up sprinting. Hawkins is not set on competing in those games, yet, though. Look for Magic Moments, https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/20/sports/julia-hawkins-running.html. AS: And its possible that Hawkins will be having another magic moment coming this summer. She ran the 100-meter dash, finishing with a time of 39.62 seconds. David Bickel, chair of the USATF Masters Track and Field Records Committee, said Tuesday that he has been in touch with the meets referee. All of those are magic moments and they are free for all. Its all right with me. Julia Hurricane Hawkins is still taking the running world by storm. If Julia Welles Hawkins loses the 100-meter record to a technicality, shell have another shot in May 2022 at the National Senior Games in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where shed strive for sub-60. A screenshot of Julia "Hurricane" Hawkins running the 100-meter dash at the 2021 Louisiana Senior Games. That is something that I have done in my life think of the things that are magic moments that happen to you, like sunsets and sunrises, rainbows, beautiful birds, music and peoples lovely comments to you. Can you imagine that? When The New York Times called for an interview on Wednesday morning, she was taking a break from running to spend the day at a botanical garden. The retired Louisiana teacher just became the first female track and field athlete in the 105+ age bracket to clock a time in the 100-meter dash. section: | slug: louisiana-woman-sets-world-record-in-100-meter-dash-for-105-age-group | sport: other | route: article_single.us | But on that day it seemed to be the best I could have done with the weather like it was. She says marrying a good man is the secret to a long happy relationship. When biking became too challenging, she wanted to replace it with another activity and picked up running. Julia Hawkins, 101, shown here in her Louisiana neighborhood, competed in the USA Track and Field Outdoors Masters Championships. If I am an inspiration to older people Thats a good thing, she said. Star Trek, meet Track Star. By submitting your email to receive this newsletter, you agree to our. The ambitious lady started competing in the National Senior Games at the age of 80, winning several gold medals in cycling before switching to sprinting when she turned 100. BATON ROUGE, La. And look for magic moments. When an audience member pointed out that 102 is less than her age of 105 and asked if that made her feel any better, Hawkins responded with a matter-of-fact, No.. Amazing things like that are worth watching for. She worked as a teacher in Donaldsonville and Brusly. I love to run, and I love being an inspiration to others, says Hawkins. On 15 August 2021, Diane "Flash" Friedman (aged 100) broke Hawkins' world record for her age group in the 100-meter dash at the Michigan Senior Olympics. They werent athletes, she says, but rather older women trying something new. Then again, theyre not Julia Hawkins. When asked about the lane lines on the track, considering her vision loss, Hawkins said, "It was confusing. Then when I got too old to bike up hills and use gears and things, I went to running at 100. When most people turn 100, they're probably not looking for a new hobby. So when they sent him out there we were married by telephone. To stay in shape, just keep active. She also likes impressing her family, which includes the four children she had with her late husband, Murray, three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Five years later, at the 2021 Louisiana Senior Games, theBaton Rouge native had a new goal: run the 100-meter dash in less than a minute. She had a lot of practice sprinting to answer her landline. Advantage athlete and obviously wrong for a record.. But I always did Senior Olympics in biking. Millions have seen 105-year-old Julia Hawkins, flower in hair, trot 100 meters in Hammond, Louisiana becoming the oldest woman to officially compete in track and field. If there is a delay between the gun and when the system starts, that is time the athlete can be reacting and moving before the system starts [operating], Hecker said from Ventura. The premier timing systems in America, called FinishLynx, are sold by Lynx, based in Haverhill, Massachusetts. Unfortunately some places, non-certified officials are given the responsibility an official should have., All meets should be properly officiated, he said, but at a masters meet, where records are a greater potential, we have to officiate to the standards of record all the time. Its no wonder that Hawkins holds herself to such a high standard because this isnt her first time setting a world record. It was wonderful to see so many family members and friends, but I wanted to do it in less than a minute, said the spirited track star after her sprint. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. A daily sports newsletter delivered to your inbox for your morning commute. Julia Hurricane Hawkins took up running at age 100. As I get older, I feel like I only have so many 100-yard dashes left, and I dont want to waste them in practice, she said. Just keep moving and be interested in things.. She has lived in the same house since she and her husband, Murray, built it after World War II, when he became a physics professor at nearby Louisiana State University. Getty Images. Which, didnt even surprise her. "I always came running in to answer the phone so I thought maybe I could run," she told TODAY. Still, hers is an impressive time for someone who was born during World War I. Which was unusual at that time. And she was also married to her husband Murray Hawkins for 70 years. When her record was broken in September by Diane Friedman, Hawkins decided to compete in a new age category. On Thursday, after Times of San Diego inquiries, the application was denoted as approved.. Hawkins added that she often feels supported by her loved ones including her four children and her late husband of 70 years, who passed away at the age of 96. If I can, I'm gonna go there and try that one. The Senior Games were held at Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond. It was windy and cold, cold. Previously that year she had run the 100 meters in 39.62 seconds. Julia 'Hurricane' Hawkins, who is 103 years old, broke a record in the 100-meter-dash at the 2019 National Senior Games. Later, she worked in Honduras, where she taught the fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh grades in a single schoolroom. You just have to be observant and keep a watch whats out there. Since timing is a photographic process, you should see the flash of the explosion of the shell recorded in time.. Not only that, but by running the 100 meters in 40.12 seconds, she shaved more than six seconds off the current certified world record for women aged 100 or older. 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