The Secretary of Health and Sports, Mauro García, on behalf of the mayor Alfredo Francolini, presented a very special recognition to Clara Duarte, who at 74 years old participated in the 42nd edition of the International Reyes Marathon, completing the 10-kilometer course in 1 hour and 84 minutes, moving all the residents with her performance.
“Clara Duarte is an example for everyone, and what we want from the Secretariat of Health and Sports, within the framework of the policies promoted by the mayor Francolini, is to present her with this recognition for her effort, tenacity, and perseverance in participating in the athletic event, overcoming herself in every stretch covered,” began the Secretary of Health and Sports, Mauro García.
Subsequently, García highlighted that “from our Secretariat, what we do is stimulate health through sports, and with this small recognition, we want to acknowledge Clara and, in her name, so many older adults who participate in the Marathon, for their effort and self-improvement, but we also want the population of Concordia to follow her example, especially our older adults.”
“For me, this is a recognition of my performance; I am very moved and I wanted to thank everyone for caring about me,” expressed a moved Clara Duarte, and commented that “I come with my family, my husband, and my grandchildren because they are my support.”
As an anecdote and amidst laughter, Clara said that “in March I stopped working and started training for the Marathon; I have muscular arthritis and it is always like this, when I am sitting it is hard for me to get up, but once I get up, no one stops me.”
“I am very happy, I will always remember this moment; I am already preparing for next year and I am going to run with my grandchildren,” the woman anticipated.
“Clara Duarte is an example for everyone, and what we want from the Secretariat of Health and Sports, within the framework of the policies promoted by the mayor Francolini, is to present her with this recognition for her effort, tenacity, and perseverance in participating in the athletic event, overcoming herself in every stretch covered,” began the Secretary of Health and Sports, Mauro García.
Subsequently, García highlighted that “from our Secretariat, what we do is stimulate health through sports, and with this small recognition, we want to acknowledge Clara and, in her name, so many older adults who participate in the Marathon, for their effort and self-improvement, but we also want the population of Concordia to follow her example, especially our older adults.”
“For me, this is a recognition of my performance; I am very moved and I wanted to thank everyone for caring about me,” expressed a moved Clara Duarte, and commented that “I come with my family, my husband, and my grandchildren because they are my support.”
As an anecdote and amidst laughter, Clara said that “in March I stopped working and started training for the Marathon; I have muscular arthritis and it is always like this, when I am sitting it is hard for me to get up, but once I get up, no one stops me.”
“I am very happy, I will always remember this moment; I am already preparing for next year and I am going to run with my grandchildren,” the woman anticipated.