Chow Yun Fats, 68, Completes His First 21km Half-Marathon In An Spectacular 2hrs 27mins

Did Chow Yun Fats simply outdo himself once more? 

Yesterday (Nov 19), the 68-year-old Hong Kong movie legend participated in his first ever half-marathon on the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge. 

And guess how lengthy Fats Gor, who as ordinary turned up in his signature all-black sports activities apparel, took to complete the 21km run?

Solely 2 hours 27 minutes and 56 secs. Simply in your reference, the common half-marathon end time is 1hr 50 minutes for males however Fats Gor is already pushing 70, thoughts you.

Some netizens additionally managed to get a glimpse of Fats Gor crossing the ending line, trying suave as ever and never panting in any respect. 

He even lifted his hand as much as wave on the crowd whereas everybody cheered for him. What a champ, proper?

After the run, Fats Gor additionally informed the media that he was joyful along with his efficiency. His timing met the objective set by the organisers and he could be becoming a member of the run once more subsequent 12 months. 

This half-marathon is simply one of many many sporting milestones Fats Gor has achieved lately.

Final December, Fats Gor participated within the Hong Kong Athletics Cross Nation Championships, which he accomplished in 56mins and 39secs. 

In Feb this 12 months, he took half within the 10km run on the Hong Kong Marathon, and completed it in 1hr 3mins and 57secs.

At the moment, Fats Gor was requested if he would wish to attempt operating a half-marathon. His reply? “Perhaps a couple of years later”. Guess he could not wait to examine that off his bucket record.

Appears to be like like Fats Gor is actually hell-bent on dedicating his remaining years to operating. 

On the Busan Worldwide Movie Pageant final month, Fats Gor stated: “The primary a part of my life [which I’d spent acting] is over. After I turned 60, I have been collaborating in marathons for seven years. Up to now, my life tales have been in movies, now my tales are in marathons.”

At all times an inspiration, severely.