She took up running after her 100th birthday at the encouragement of her children, and went on to set two world records in the 100-meter dash. By Alyssa Lukpat Julia Hawkins, who took up running after ...
Julia “Hurricane” Hawkins, who became an inspiration for athletic feats in her second century of life, died Tuesday evening at St. James Place in Baton Rouge. She was 108. Hawkins took up competitive ...
Julia Hawkins, who took up running after her 100th birthday and went on to set world records in the 100-meter dash, inspiring legions of older athletes, died Tuesday in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was ...