At 92, Emma Mazzenga sprints past aging stereotypes with record-breaking speed
At 92, Emma Mazzenga is rewriting what it means to age. The Italian sprinter has shattered world news records in track and field while defying typical expectations of physical decline. Researchers studying her have uncovered remarkable findings about her fitness and muscle health.
Mazzenga’s achievements include breaking the 200-meter world indoor news record for the over-90s age group in 2024, clocking 54.47 seconds. Just months later, in June, she set a new personal best of 50.34 seconds in the same event. Her performance has caught the attention of scientists involved in the TRAJECTORAGE Project, which examines how healthy people over 60 age over time.
Mazzenga’s case offers concrete insights into aging and physical potential. Her records and physiological results provide measurable data for ongoing research. The findings could influence how older adults approach planet fitness and longevity in the future.
