Mike Fremont
Mike Fremont | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 23, 1922 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Occupation(s) | Long-distance runner, canoeist, environmentalist |
| Years active | 1990s–present |
| Known for | Age-group marathon records |
| Spouse | Marilyn Wall |
Mike Fremont (born February 23, 1922) is an American long-distance runner and environmental advocate known for setting multiple age-group records in marathon and long-distance running events.[1][2][3] He has held single-age world records in the marathon for ages 80, 90, and 100, and has completed official races in his centenarian years.[4][5] Fremont began competitive running in his 60s and adopted a plant-based diet in the early 1990s.[6][7][8] He also began canoe racing at age 40[9] and continued past age 100.[10]
References
- ^ "100-Year-Old Runner Holds 4 World Records — and He's Still Lacing Up: 'I'm Having the Best Time of My Life'". People.com. Retrieved 2025-07-05.
- ^ Lee, Lauren (2025-07-01). "Ditching artificial food dyes? Experts discuss potential risks, natural alternatives". WLWT. Retrieved 2025-07-05.
- ^ "Mike Fremont, vegan runner – Great Vegan Athletes". www.greatveganathletes.com. Retrieved 2025-07-05.
- ^ "Meet the 103-year-old runner making history at this year's Cincinnati's Flying Pig Marathon". WCPO 9 Cincinnati. 2025-05-01. Retrieved 2025-07-05.
- ^ Williams, Brady (2025-05-02). "103-year-old man the oldest to ever run in the Flying Pig". Fox19.com. Retrieved 2025-07-05.
- ^ "103-year-old runner who rejected surgery claims he cured his cancer with vegan diet". The Financial Express. 2025-06-26. Retrieved 2025-07-05.
- ^ Dove, Patrick. "100-year-old celebrates birthday with run on the beach, party with friends". Treasure Coast. Retrieved 2025-07-05.
- ^ "Diagnosed with cancer and arthritis at 69, now 103 and thriving, runner reveals what healed him naturally without medicine". The Economic Times. 2025-06-25. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2025-07-05.
- ^ Centenarian cancer survivor, Mike Fremont, on healing and longevity. chrisbeatcancer. July 25, 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Mike Fremont". The Rich Roll Podcast (Podcast). No. 697. August 11, 2022.