Radnaa Tseren, a retired physical education teacher from the Gobi province in Mongolia, looks like no 91-year-old athlete you have ever seen.

A story that makes you wonder

At 91, he continues to rack up titles at a pace that would make athletes half his age dizzy. In August 2025, at the outdoor Masters Athletics Games in Sweden, and then in March at the indoor championships (90+ category) in the United States, he took home six gold medals in each of the two competitions: 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, and the triple jump. A few months later, at the 2025 World Masters Games in Taipei, he won five more—he was unable to compete in the triple jump this time, as the organizers capped entries at five events per athlete. A limit he openly regretted.

Waking up at 5 a.m. Stretching. A daily routine, even when the thermometer drops below -30°C in his native country. An iron discipline, maintained for decades.

When asked for the secret to this age-defying fitness, Tseren simply replies that he is proud to have been born in Mongolia and grateful to his parents. A humble answer—but one that is bound to intrigue, coming from a country known for things other than its cutting-edge sports infrastructure.

What Mongolia does differently

There is no magic formula behind Tseren's story: discipline, consistency, and a demanding lifestyle from the very start. It is habits, repeated over a lifetime, that explain the essentials.

But his story puts a spotlight on a region that has long fascinated those interested in longevity and vitality: the Mongolian steppes and mountains, including the Altai range, at over 3,000 meters in altitude, far from any industrial pollution.

It is from this same region that shilajit originates—a mineral resin used for centuries in the traditional medicines of Central Asia, passed down from generation to generation in living conditions that never left room for half-measures.

Important clarification: we are not claiming that Radnaa Tseren consumes shilajit—we have no information on this, and it would be dishonest to suggest it. What his story does illustrate, however, is a lifestyle and a land that have long had a reputation in Mongolia for going hand-in-hand with lasting vitality.

Shilajit: a tradition more than a promise

As European health authorities remind us, shilajit currently does not benefit from any health claims recognized at the European level. Its use is based on ancient tradition—not on scientifically validated consensus regarding its efficacy. We do not claim that it transforms anyone into a 91-year-old athlete.

What we can say is that ours comes directly from that same Altai region, is tested by Eurofins and TÜV SÜD laboratories for purity (notably the absence of heavy metals), and has verifiable traceability—two criteria we consider non-negotiable for a product whose traditional use goes back centuries.

In summary

Radnaa Tseren's story is not an advertisement. It is a reminder that vitality that lasts into old age is primarily a matter of lifestyle habits, maintained relentlessly—and that Mongolia, the birthplace of shilajit, has a long history with that idea.

This article is for informational purposes and does not constitute a health claim. Shilajit has no proven effect on athletic performance or longevity; consult a healthcare professional before starting any supplementation.

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Sources: World Masters Games 2025 (Taipei), World Masters Athletics Indoor Championships 2025 (Alachua, Florida) — performances by Radnaa Tseren.