David Neilsen completes running journey across all 50 states at age 80

David Neilsen, an 80-year-old from Tupelo, Mississippi, has successfully run in all 50 states. He recently completed this goal by participating in five mini-marathons in Delaware, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York. Neilsen began running in his 30s and was inspired by the Gumtree 10K race. He runs three times a week, sharing experiences from his past races across various states. Each state provided unique memories, with highlights including the Black Hills in South Dakota and running in challenging weather in South Carolina.

• 12:31 PMYahoo Sports — David Neilsen, 80, has run in all 50 states after recent mini-marathons