Category: News & Opinion
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Eleanor Pendergraft: Living the Athletic Life by Not Giving In to Multiple Sclerosis
In her forties Eleanor Pendergraft’s life changed forever after receiving a dire neuromuscular disease diagnosis. Read about her incredible journey from heartbreak and disability to living a full, happy life including competing in track and field at the National Senior Games.
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Celebrate International Women’s Day by Remembering Your Own Achievements
Take a moment today — International Women’s Day — to honor all the women who struggled to shape a culture and society where they could live fully authentic lives. They dared to dream, to challenge norms and falsehoods, and to seek independence in all areas of their lives. It’s now up to us to continue…
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NSGA Opens 2023 Games to All Athletes Age 50+
Were you hoping to qualify for this year’s National Senior Games, but couldn’t because your state senior games didn’t offer your sport? Perhaps traveling to another state’s competition wasn’t feasible for you at the time. Good news!! You can sign up for the 2023 Games (and even those who are simply curious about this wonderful…
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Maryland Senior Olympics Schedule Adjusted Ahead of 2023 National Senior Games
Maryland Senior Olympics organizers announced today on Facebook they are adjusting their schedule ahead of the 2023 National Senior Games set for July 7-18 in Pittsburgh, PA. This gives participants in some sports a chance to compete before the national championship. These changes also avoid overlapping with NSGA’s schedule. Here is the Maryland Senior Olympics…
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Linda Ashmore Wins Women’s 75-79 Age Group at 2022 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships
Britain’s Linda Ashmore won the women’s 75-79 age group championship at the 2022 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships. The eldest woman in the championship race finished with a time of 7 hours, 21 minutes, and 22 seconds! The race took place in St. George, Utah. Linda’s morning began with a chilly 1.2-mile swim in the reservoir…