Sue McCarthy, 51, a South Portland masters sprinter, took home five medals (one gold, four silver and a bronze) in the 50-54 age group at last month’s 2014 Outdoor USATF Masters Outdoor National Championships held in North Carolina.

Earlier in the season, she claimed three individual gold medals at the 2014 Indoor Championships.

“I would like to continue to push the boundaries on expectations of what it means to grow older. It’s never too late to challenge yourself to be healthier, and I hope I can continue to inspire others,” McCarthy says of her accomplishments.

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