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Last Updated: Thursday June 07 2007 14:02 GMT

In pictures: Elders racing electric scooters

One of the elders in the race

There were no bus passes in sight at the annual Elder's Race in Israel's Tel Aviv. About 50 elderly men and women hopped on their electric scooters in the hope of being first past the finish line.

One of the elders in the race

This man's decorated his scooter in Israeli flags but there's so many of them it looks like they might slow him down.

A race supporter

The race is really popular and supporters cheer on their favourites with these special hooters.

The winner of the race

Shimon Guy put his foot down to motor his way to victory and claim the winner's trophy. At 54 years old, Shimon was one of the youngest racers in the competition!!



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