Let's make this birthday one to remember.

68 years old (Born on February 27, 1957)

Happy Birthday, Robert De Castella! You're still running circles around us all—though thankfully now it's mostly metaphorical. From your legendary gold medal at the 1983 World Championships in Helsinki to dominating Australian cross country four times, you've proven that marathons aren't just races—they're a lifestyle.

Even today, your legacy inspires runners everywhere to lace up their shoes and chase greatness (or at least jog enthusiastically toward cake). May this birthday be filled with laughter, joy, and perhaps fewer hills than you're used to. Keep setting records—in age categories now—and remember: birthdays are like marathons; pace yourself!