Shelley Keeling
IndiacoachFemale8.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Shelley Keeling is a track and field coach and the daughter of Ida Keeling, who played a crucial role in her mother's late-life athletic journey. After experiencing profound family tragedies, Shelley encouraged Ida to start running at the age of 67, helping her to find purpose and strength through sport. As a coach, Shelley not only guided her mother in training but also became an advocate for healthy aging and resilience.
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Shelley Keeling, a veteran track coach, persuaded her mother to start running to cope with personal loss.
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
India· 2026-07-23
