This is the heartwarming moment an Italian grandmother inspired marathon runners with an enthusiastic high five in a video that quickly went viral in her homeland.<br /><br />Valeriana Corelli, who local reports say is 84 years old, attended the Ravenna Marathon, which took place on November 11.<br /><br />As the runners pass by, Corelli - who has been nicknamed locally the Nonnina della Maratona (Marathon Grandma) - stands by the side of the road, stretches out her right arm and high fives the competitors.<br /><br />The runners high five her back and those too far away give her a warm wave.<br /><br />On November 27, Corelli was even given a medal from the Ravenna Runners Club in recognition for her inspirational efforts.<br /><br />She told local media at the time: "I am truly honored to have contributed to making the Ravenna Marathon even more famous."<br /> <br />Filmer Roberto Catalano described the video as "65 seconds of sport, humanity, love and community."
