A hurricane wearing running shoes swept across the track at Southeastern Louisiana University’s track complex in Hammond last month, crossing the 100-meter finish line to set a new world record.
Running the race solo, Julia “Hurricane” Hawkins on Nov. 6 made history at the 2021 Louisiana Senior Games. In one fell swoop, she became the first American over age 105 to finish the 100-meter event while establishing a whole new 105+ age category.
