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In Gwangju, where the World Championship of Swimming was held last month, the festival of masters of the world is being held nowadays. The beautiful challenge of elderly people in their 80's and 90's who forgot their age is touching.

I'm Ha Sung-ryong.

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Toshiko Amano, 93, who competed in 100m Women's Freestyle, enters a wheelchair.

Amano, the oldest participant of the tournament, struggled to come to the starting line for safety and not to go to the start stage, but when the starting shot rang out, he jumped in and raced to fight.

Although he slowed down, he did not stop, but he shook his arms and legs and did not give up after the 80-year-olds in the next lane had finished.

The rescuers and spectators who were watching with heartfelt ties became one, cheering for the beautiful challenge and taking the latest touchpad, but the biggest cheer and applause rang.

After the race, she returned to the wheelchair on her own and smiled happily.

[Toshiko Amano (93 years old, Japan): I am not tired after swimming. We will compete in the competition until 100 years old.]

At 200m backstroke, 90-year-old grandfathers from Australia and Romania finished the race with a customized stroke of arms, and Hungary's Katarina set a new world record for ages 85 and older.

Those who moved away from the record and rankings and impressed with their best races say the challenge is not over.

[Dikido Dorothy (89 years old, Australia): Never give up!]

[Bill Walker (90 years old, Australia): Keep swimming and stay healthy ^^]

(Video coverage: Joonsik Choi, Video editing: Kim Byungjik)