Long shot. A one-in-a-million chance. Dicey. We often use words like these to describe the seemingly unrealistic goals and impossible dreams people have. Living with a potentially debilitating disease adds more layers of imagined impossibility. In 2008 Eleanor Pendergraft’s life changed forever after being diagnosed with a dire neuromuscular disease. Instead of accepting the … [Read more...] about Eleanor Pendergraft: Living the Athletic Life by Not Giving In to Multiple Sclerosis
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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 schedule for … [Read more...] about Maryland Senior Olympics Schedule Adjusted Ahead of 2023 National Senior Games
RESULTS: Women’s 5K Meter Race Walk | 2022 Huntsman World Senior Games
The women's 5K race walk took place on Wednesday, Oct. 12 behind the Dixie Convention Center in St. George, Utah. Twenty-one women ages 50 or better started the race with goals of setting records, winning medals, and to qualify for the 2023 National Senior Games set for Pittsburgh next July. Women's 5K Meter Race Walk Results by Age Group OVERALL CHAMPION Johanna … [Read more...] about RESULTS: Women’s 5K Meter Race Walk | 2022 Huntsman World Senior Games
RESULTS: Women’s 3000 Meter Race Walk | 2022 Huntsman World Senior Games
The women's 3,000 meter race walk kicked off the three days of racing at the Huntsman World Senior Games. The event took place on Monday, Oct. 10 at Snow Canyon High School in St. George, Utah. Twenty women competed for top honors, personal bests, measure their improvement in overall fitness, self-satisfaction, and enjoyment. Women's 3,000 Meter Race Walk Results by Age … [Read more...] about RESULTS: Women’s 3000 Meter Race Walk | 2022 Huntsman World Senior Games
RESULTS: Women’s 1500 Meter Race Walk | 2022 Huntsman World Senior Games
The women's 1500 meter race walk took place on Tuesday, Oct. 11 in St. George, Utah. Twenty-five women ages 50 or better competed on the track for records, medals, personal bests, and to qualify for the 2023 National Senior Games. Women's 1500 Meter Race Walk Results by Age Group OVERALL CHAMPION Johanna Flipsen, Canada, 8:31.46 *Age group record … [Read more...] about RESULTS: Women’s 1500 Meter Race Walk | 2022 Huntsman World Senior Games