Henry Sypniewski, 93, Cheektowaga, NY

Henry Sypniewski, 93
  • Born July 7, 1918
  • World War II veteran, fought in Battle of the Bulge
  • Retired machinist; started running at age 70.
  • Holder of numerous U.S. age group records including: 90-94 5K in 33:46 (October 2008), 90-94 15K in 2:01:39 (2008), 90-94 half-marathon in 3:03:56 (2008), 85-89 8K in 57:33 (2005)
  • M90 2010 USA Masters 5K champion, 41:00, and 15K champion, 2:23:48
  • USATF Masters Age Division Runner of the Year, 2008-2010, for M90-94
  • Paul Spangler Athlete-of-the-Year (oldest Masters USATF age group winner) in 2009 and 2010
  • 2011 USA Masters Single-Record in 5K for age 93, time of 47:38, besting previous record by nearly 15 minutes

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