![John Devasir](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2428/3843987239_e5d046099b.jpg)
Meet John Devasir, he is 84 and never misses a day of practice. Today, he had trekked all the way from Avadi to be @ Nandanam YMCA by 6:30AM.
![John Devasir](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3434/3844778244_fe63e9f9f1_o.jpg)
I got to know Mr. Devasir thru a recent story in The Hindu. Mr. Devasir is very active in the Tamil Nadu veterans athletics forum and mentioned about several upcoming events he is planning to participate.
![Chennai's Bolt](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2487/3843753659_28b33a01e4_o.jpg)
It is never too late to take that crucial first step.. Mr. Devasir started running 'seriously' only in the last 10 years.. before that he used to play Volleyball.. but infrequently.
![John Devasir](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3450/3843988553_eacac93147.jpg)
He trains with folks half his age... and is a role model several people including our own Venkatesh.
![John Devasir](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2559/3843987943_a8e3faed51_o.jpg)
You can catch him @ Nandanam YMCA on Saturdays and other practice days @ Nehru Stadium. He is focusing in the 100 / 200 meters sprint.
![John Devasir](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2577/3843987863_f353e9bc90.jpg)
So How is Mr.Devasir Chennai's bolt ? For several reasons 1) @84 he is hitting the tracks and active 2) He can do 100 meters in 16.x seconds 3) Role model for several people and mine from today.
Is he your Bolt ? You decide.. Regardless hit the tracks and be healthy.....
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