An 81-year-old monk, dubbed the UK’s 'only sprinting monk,' is training for his next competitive race to raise money for children in Africa.<br /><br />Father John Gribben, who runs six days a week, will compete in the 60m, 200m, and 400m sprints at the British Masters Indoor Championships in February.<br /><br />Inspired by Chariots of Fire, he hopes to win gold while fundraising for Tariro, a charity supporting young people in Zimbabwe.<br /><br />Despite his age, he still participates in Parkruns and maintains a rigorous training schedule.
