Triathlete Petsy returns at the ripe old age of 59

KUALA LUMPUR: A road accident three months ago will not stop 59-year-old Petsy Yap from competing in the Ironman Langkawi triathlon on Feb 23. 

The pint-sized lady from Kuala Lumpur, whose physique belies her grit and determination, is the oldest women participant in the event. She made her debut in the gruelling triathlon last year and managed to finish the three disciplines - the 3.8km swim, 180.2km bicycle race and 42.2km run in less than the required time of 17 hours. She clocked 16 hours and 30 minutes.