91 year-old man does 1,002 push-ups in one sitting

An elderly man in Jiaxing, Zhejiang, is widely admired in his neighborhood for his physical ability: he did 1,002 push-ups in one stretch.

Jiang, a former painter who will be 91 this year, has not seen a doctor in 25 years. He said his secret for longevity and health is exercise. He was in poor health before his retirement, and he started exercising regularly at age 66. By 80, Jiang could run 30 kilometers in four hours. He can now lift a pair of dumbbells weighing 30 kilograms and swim for about half an hour in a river in winter.

(中国日报)

By Sun Tzu on 01-03-2007