92-year-old man from China wins long jump world championship, aims to remain active until age 100

92-year-old Chinese man wins long jump world championship in South Korea

A 92-year-old athlete from Jinan, Shandong Province, China, won the M90 long jump title at the 2026 World Masters Athletics Championships in South Korea.

Lu Mingpu (name transliterated from Mandarin), who competed in the category for athletes aged 90 and above, recorded a 2.05m jump.

He secured his second gold medal of the tournament with the winning performance on 28 Aug.

The championships, held from 22 Aug to 3 Sept at Daegu Stadium, featured track and field events for athletes aged 35 and above.

Secured second gold medal at championships

Mr Lu entered six events for this year’s competition.

Before winning the M90 long jump event, he participated in the M85 4x100m relay and helped his team secure a gold medal despite competing in a younger age category, according to Sing Tao Headlines.

He also finished fourth in the men’s 100m sprint with a time of 18.29 seconds and won bronze in the 200m event after clocking 48.81 seconds.

A fellow Chinese athlete, a 45-year-old man surnamed Zhang, shared a congratulatory post on social media after Mr Lu’s achievement.

“It doesn’t matter how far you jump; the key is reaching this age first,” Mr Zhang wrote.

Many online users also praised Mr Lu’s fitness and energy, calling him an inspiration.

He has engaged in daily exercise routine for over 30 years

Born in 1934, Mr Lu said he developed a passion for sports when he was young.

After retiring in 1994, he has been playing badminton continuously for over 30 years and has been a longtime participant in winter swimming, reported ETtoday.

The elderly athlete even joked that he “cannot sit still”.

Mr Lu encouraged younger people to spend more time outdoors and find a sport they enjoy instead of remaining glued to their phones.

He said maintaining good health can help maintain fitness, build strength and reduce the risk of illness, benefiting both individuals and their families.

Looking ahead, Mr Lu said he hopes to continue exercising and staying healthy until he turns 100.

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Featured image adapted from Sing Tao Headlines.