Darlene Backlund Desert Sun Article: Racewalking champ January 23, 2020January 23, 2020 joellen leifer https://www.desertsun.com/story/sports/2020/01/22/racewalking-darlene-backlund-santee-championship/4495028002/ ‘Running Mate’: Racewalking champ Darlene Backlund is looking to finish her 10th 50-kilometer race Later this year, Backlund hopes to complete a certified 50K in New York and be the first 75-year-old woman to do so. www.desertsun.com