85-Year-Old to End Running Career at Ljubljana Marathon

Ljubljana, 24 October - The relentless 85-year-old runner Helena Žigon will be participating in her last official race at this weekend's Ljubljana Marathon. A book on her was published recently, offering an insight into the life of this unbelievable sport enthusiast in 21 stages.

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The 85-year-old runner Helena Žigon (right) and Jasmina Kozina Praprotnik, the author of a biography of Žigon focusing on her sporting life.
Photo: Tamino Petelinšek/STA

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