(Video) Is This The Longest Penalty Run-Up In The World?

Mexican legend Cuauhtemoc Blanco is well-known for his long run ups.

Blanco is still playing top flight football at the age of 41 – an impressive feat.

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What is arguably more impressive is the length of his penalty run-ups. You can see an example below.

Perhaps he just needs that long to get up to speed no he’s past 40!

Blanco’s side Puebla won a penalty shootout to beat Atlas and advance to the Copa MX semi-finals last night. Blanco scored his effort.