At 92,  Harriette Thompson, The Charlotte, N.C., resident completed the San Diego Rock ‘n’ Roll marathon on 31st May 2015 with an unofficial finishing time of 7:24:36, making her the oldest woman to run a competitive 26 miles and 385 yards.

Thompson took up running at age 76. Since she is tackling marathons annually. She’s only missed one since then, while she was undergoing cancer treatment.

She is a two time cancer survivor and has raised $1,00,000 for charity.

About Harriette Thompson

Harriette Thompson lost her husband of 67 years to the disease in January,2015 and she suffered from struggles with painful wounds on her legs resulting from treatment for squamous cell carcinoma. Thompson runs her marathons to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. In the 16 years she’s been running, she has raised over $100,000 for the organization.

Harriette Thompson’s new record breaks the one set by Gladys Burrill, who ran the Honolulu Marathon at 92 years, 19 days old. Thompson is nearly three months senior.