
Donald Keeling
Donald Keeling was one of the sons of Ida Keeling, whose tragic death in violence significantly impacted his mother's life and led her to pursue running as a means of coping with grief. His loss, along with that of his brother Charles, served as a pivotal moment in Ida's journey toward becoming a celebrated athlete.
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Donald Keeling was one of Ida's sons who was killed in an act of violence.
Meet Ida Keeling, the 100-year-old who became the first woman to race the 100 metres at that age: She started running at 67 to survive her grief, coached by her own daughterThe Times of India·
India· 2026-07-23


