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99-year-old Betty Lindberg finishes AJC Peachtree Road Race

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July 4, 2024

Betty Lindberg, 99, who is one of the most recognizable participants in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race finished the race with friends and family on hand to support her.

Betty Lindberg, 99, at the finish line of the AJC Peachtree Road Race. Lindberg has participated in the race 35 times.

Credit: Amanda Tobin

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Credit: Amanda Tobin

This was her 35th Peachtree Race, and she completed it just months before she is set to turn 100.

To learn more about her, watch her story.

This was originally published on our Live Updates page.

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