Category: News & Opinion
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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…
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Growing Up on a Bicycle: What Kids are Missing Today
Growing up on a bicycle influenced the person I am today. Pedaling up and down the streets of my neighborhood, I’d waved at retirees tending their flowers. I saw many manicured lawns and occasional yards with well-loved weeds. I learned which neighbors had dogs (and the ones who let them run loose!). As I got…
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NSG Women’s 1500 Meter Power Walk Results
More than 100 women age 50 or better raced in the 2022 National Senior Games 1500 meter power walk. The event took place on Tuesday, May 10 at the Ansin Sports Complex in Miramar, Florida. Each competitor previously qualified for this race at a state qualifying event. Below are the finishing 1500 meter power walk…
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NSG Women’s 1500 Meter Race Walk Results
Women age 50 and better lined up for the start of their 2022 National Senior Games 1500 meter race walk. The event took place on Tuesday, May 10 at the Ansin Sports Complex in Miramar, Florida. Each competitor qualified for this race at a state qualifying event. Below are the finishing 1500 meter race walk…