Bloomington, Minneapolis, Saint Paul, MN #SeniorGames2015 July 3 – 16, 2015
Links to media coverage about the 2015 National Senior Games presented by Humana and the amazing athletes who prove “It’s Never Too Late To Get Into The Games.”
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Media Stories
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7/18: The Today Show (NBC): Say hello to the fierce competitors in this year’s National Senior Games http://www.today.com/video/say-hello-to-the-fierce-competitors-in-this-years-national-senior-games-486911555634
7/18: Today (NBC): Patricia Fujii, 83, beats cancer, competes in third senior Olympics http://www.today.com/health/patricia-fujii-83-beats-cancer-competes-third-senior-olympics-t31746
7/13: MastersTrack: W80 world record in 4×100 relay falls to foursome in Minnesota
7/10 Huffington Post: 100-Year-Old WWII Veteran Breaks Record For 100-Meter Dash
7/9 Sports Illustrated: 100-year-old World War II veteran runs 100-meter dash
7/7 Huffington Post: Dare to be 100: And You’re Still in Bed
7/6 Washington Post: Grandmas aim to win national basketball championship
7/6 U.S. News and World Report: 101-year-old retired ranched from South Dakota competes for gold in National Senior Games
7/4 The Detroit News: Michigan seniors still chasing softball glory
7/4 CBS Minnesota: Minnesota Hosts 10K Athletes in National Senior Games
7/3 Star Tribune (Minnesota): Senior athletes stay in the game by playing it safe, smart
7/3 St. Paul Pioneer Press: 2015 Senior Olympics brings aging athletes to the Twin Cities
7/1 New York Times: Older Athletes Have Strikingly Young Fitness Age
7/1 Huffington Post: 100-Year-Old Athlete Still Does 100 Push-Ups Every Day
6/27 Star Tribune: Gallery: Golden-agers go for the gold
6/27 Star Tribune: National Senior Games brings outstanding athletes to Twin Cities
6/23 Market Watch: Humana Honors 13 National Senior Games Athletes Who’ll Defy Age and Test Their Skills as Humana Game Changers
6/5 Moves for Seniors: Gearing Up for the National Senior Games
6/3 Mpls St. Paul Magazine: Born to Play Games
4/27 Sports Destination Management: Events for Senior Athletes: The Surprising Things You Need to Know
4/22 Star Tribune: National Senior Games are coming to Minnesota for the first time
3/11 New York Times: Odds of Being a Champ at 95? Pretty Good
2/27 New York Times: Training for Triathlons at an Older Age
Also in the News
7/22: Daily Press (Virginia): Table Tennis: National Senior Games http://www.dailypress.com/sports/communitysports/dp-table-tennis-national-senior-games-20150722-story.html
7/22: ABC Newspapers (Minnesota): Anoka’s own competes at national senior games http://abcnewspapers.com/2015/07/22/anokas-own-competes-at-national-senior-games/
7/22: TribLive (Pittsburg): Monroeville runner triumphs at National Senior Games http://triblive.com/sports/otherlocal/8771271-74/aiken-medals-senior#axzz3gjOgn0sf
7/21: The Courier (Arkansas): Local seniors race to success at Olympics http://www.couriernews.com/view/full_story/26763697/article-Local-seniors-race-to-success-at-Olympics
7/21: The Forecaster (Maine): Three Maine Senior women’s hoops teams medal at Nationals http://www.theforecaster.net/news/print/2015/07/21/three-maine-senior-womens-hoops-teams-medal-nation/239553
7/21: TheCabin.net (Arkansas): 3 former Bears setting national Seniors records http://thecabin.net/sports/2015-07-21/3-former-bears-setting-national-seniors-records#.VbEQ0qRViko
7/21: Austin Daily Herald (Minnesota): AHS grad swims in National Senior games http://www.austindailyherald.com/2015/07/ahs-grad-swims-in-national-senior-games/
7/21: The Sun Chronicle: Local trio bring home Senior Games medals http://www.thesunchronicle.com/sports/local_sports/local-trio-bring-home-senior-games-medals/article_7799f3d2-b79d-5546-b8c8-add4e19007ec.html?mode=jqm
7/21: Argus Leader (South Dakota): S.D. residents win big at Senior Olympics http://www.argusleader.com/story/news/2015/07/21/sd-residents-win-big-senior-olympics/30435129/
7/21: My San Antonio: Nothing slows down OLLU’s Castillo http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Nothing-slows-down-OLLU-s-Castillo-6395843.php
7/21: Eastsidereviewnews.com (St. Paul): Shoreview athlete takes gold in triathlon at National Senior Games
7/20: New Hampshire Union Leader: Concord’s Gagne, 67, back to 100 percent — and it shows http://www.unionleader.com/article/20150721/SPORTS/150729830
7/20: Deming Headlight (New Mexico): Senior Olympic swimmers grab medals http://www.demingheadlight.com/deming-news/ci_28512580/senior-olympic-swimmers-grab-medals
7/20: Australian Women’s Weekly: Woman, 83, beats breast cancer to become star athlete http://www.aww.com.au/latest-news/news-stories/woman-83-survives-breast-cancer-and-competes-in-the-senior-olympics-21446
7/20: Prior Lake American (Minnesota): Prior Lake resident sweeps National Senior Games
7/19: Richland Source: Mansfield man strikes gold at Senior Games http://www.richlandsource.com/sports/mansfield-man-strikes-gold-at-senior-games/article_de6cc584-2c48-11e5-99a9-17cc725027c2.html
7/19: Sidney Daily News (Pennsylvania): Senior wins 4th gold medal http://sidneydailynews.com/news/2567/senior-wins-4th-gold-medal
7/19: Columbia Daily Tribune (Missouri): Show-Me cyclist gears up from casual rider to national finalist http://www.columbiatribune.com/sports/show-me-cyclist-gears-up-from-casual-rider-to-national/article_99c122e0-e7b9-5406-a98c-f02650de8f47.html
7/19: Florida Today: Local tennis duo places 6th at Senior Games http://www.floridatoday.com/story/sports/2015/07/19/local-tennis-duo-places-th-senior-games/30387895/
7/18: Austin 360 (Texas): Joe Barger, 89, collects six medals at National Senior Games http://fitness.blog.austin360.com/2015/07/18/joe-barger-89-collects-six-medals-at-national-senior-games/
7/17: YourWestValley.com (Arizona): SC swimmer breaks 2 national records
7/17: Lenconnect.com (Michigan): Krauss wins track and field national title http://www.lenconnect.com/article/20150717/SPORTS/150719293
7/17: The Emporia Gazette: Hollembeak and Milton finish second in doubles at NSG http://www.emporiagazette.com/sports/article_c18df4d4-2c88-11e5-853c-9bab64787298.html
7/17: Livingston Daily (Michigan): Hartland Hit Men strike silver at senior games http://www.livingstondaily.com/story/news/local/community/hartland/2015/07/17/hartland-senior-softball-st-paul/30314153/
7/17: Star Tribune (Minnesota): Golden oldies: Senior athletes put on their game faces http://www.startribune.com/golden-oldies-senior-athletes-put-on-their-game-faces/316204601/
7/17: Messagemedia.co: Setting goals, working out http://www.messagemedia.co/millelacs/community/features/setting-goals-working-out/article_f0bc436c-2a37-11e5-a72d-abc16081172d.html
7/17: The Salem News (Massachusetts): Beverly’s Goldberg earns bronze medal at National Senior Games http://www.salemnews.com/sports/beverly-s-goldberg-earns-bronze-medal-at-national-senior-games/article_f8e5af91-2e4b-5922-8904-c0b1c36e0a2c.html
7/16: Black Mountain News (North Carolina): Still in the running http://www.blackmountainnews.com/story/sports/2015/07/16/still-running/30246537/
7/16: KRQE News (Albuquerque): Albuquerque team wins National Senior Games http://krqe.com/2015/07/16/albuquerque-team-wins-national-senior-games/
7/16: Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Shuffling for gold: Zelienople woman wins at senior games http://www.post-gazette.com/local/north/2015/07/16/Shuffling-for-gold-Zelienople-woman-wins-at-senior-games/stories/201507160020
7/16: Sun Current (Minnesota): From Dodger Blue to dreams of National Senior Games gold
7/15: Clarkston News (Michigan): Local senior athlete participates at Opening Ceremony for the National Senior Games http://www.clarkstonnews.com/Articles-News-c-2015-07-15-258975.113121-sub14474.113121-Local-senior-athlete-participates-at-Opening-Ceremony-for-the-National-Senior-Games.html
7/15: Pioneer Press (Minnesota): National Senior Games: These octogenarians at home on center court http://www.twincities.com/sports/ci_28488862/national-senior-games-these-octogenarians-at-home-center
7/15: CBS Minnesota: National Senior Games Are Entertainment, Inspiration For Those Over 75 http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2015/07/15/national-senior-games-are-entertainment-inspiration-for-those-over-75/
7/15: WAFB (Baton Rouge): Baton Rouge first-timer wins gold at Senior Games http://www.wafb.com/story/29559859/baton-rouge-first-timer-wins-gold-at-senior-games
7/15: Shreveport Times: Hoopaholics capture national title http://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/sports/2015/07/15/hoopaholics-capture-national-title/30191601/
7/15: Sante Fe New Mexican: Two Santa Feans earn medals at National Senior Games http://www.santafenewmexican.com/sports/two-santa-feans-earn-medals-at-national-senior-games/article_b8639be5-626a-54c9-9c98-62f9c985bed1.html/
7/14: Chicago Tribune: Illinois Senior Olympic softball team wins Gold Medal in National Senior Olympics http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/naperville-sun/community/chi-ugc-article-illinois-senior-olympic-softball-team-wins-go-2015-07-14-story.html/
7/14: The Women’s Sport Foundation: What Is Your Fitness Age? New Study Shows How Fitness Can Help Keep You Young http://www.womenssportsfoundation.org/en/sitecore/content/home/she-network/health/what-is-your-fitness-age-new-study-shows-how-fitness-can-help-keep-you-young.aspx/
7/14: News Miner (Alaska): Jane Lanford wins 800-meter run at National Senior Games http://www.newsminer.com/sports/local/jane-lanford-wins–meter-run-at-national-senior-games/article_71b96816-2ac7-11e5-9cae-67802da06e18.html
7/13: Fox 8 (North Carolina): 82-year-old local athlete tackles the National Senior Games http://myfox8.com/2015/07/13/82-year-old-local-athlete-tackles-the-national-senior-games/
7/13: Star Tribune (Minnesota): Shot putter is just fine with Senior Games silver medal http://www.startribune.com/shot-putter-is-just-fine-with-senior-games-silver-medal/314790861/
7/12: Star Tribune (Minnesota): Senior Games: Compete hard http://video.startribune.com/senior-games-compete-hard/314062081/
7/12: Star Tribune (Minnesota): Florida community well represented, well prepared at Senior Games http://www.startribune.com/florida-community-well-represented-well-prepared-at-senior-games/314479181/
7/11: KRON4 (San Francisco): Bay Area family celebrates 99-year-old gold medalist grandmother
7/11: St. Paul Pioneer Press: Thousands turn out in St. Paul for National Senior Games
7/10: The Oregonian: Try online fitness age calculator to estimate your cardio heath and potential longevity
7/10: Star Tribune (Minnesota): 93-year-old plays tennis to get the most out of life
7/10: Minnesota Public Radio: Photos: At Senior Games, champion spirit never gets old
7/10: Your Niskayuna: Local pickleball players off to National Senior Games
7/10: Houston Chronicle: Senior basketball team dominates competition
7/9 Pioneer Press:
To these senior athletes, age (but not results) is just a number
7/9 Star Tribune (Minnesota): Senior Games: 2015 Games Underway
7/9 CBS Minnesota (Television): Athletes at National Senior Games Compete Hard, Stay in Shape
7/8 Star Tribune (Minnesota): National Senior Games athlete discovers ‘there is fun after 70’
7/8 Star Tribune (Minnesota): Horseshoes are a very different kind of pitch
7/7 Star Tribune (Minnesota): GALLERY: Athletic at any age
7/7 KY3 (Michigan): Springfield swimmer competes at National Senior Games
7/6 Star Tribune (Minnesota): Pickleball keeps seniors active
7/6 Houston Chronicle: Video: Ball Hawgs feeling nifty at 60 (and older)
7/5 Star Tribune (Minnesota): Plymouth couple in their 80’s picking up speed
7/4 KSTP (Television, Minnesota): INTERVIEW: National Senior Games
7/4 The Daily Reflector (North Carolina): Athletes show you’re never too old
7/3 KSTP (Minnesota): 81-Year-Old Minnesota Athlete Redefines Retirement
7/2 The Advocate (New Orleans):
Lorraine Rizzuto, 79, earns Humana Game Changer Award
7/2 CBC (Canada): Older athletes’ age in fitness terms ‘astounding,’ doctor says
7/2 University of Denver Magazine: University College student prepares to compete in National Senior Games
7/2 The Dallas Morning News: 88-year-old discus thrower from Far North Dallas heads to fifth National Senior Games
7/2 Hometown Life: Bett’s best: Milford man to race in national event
7/1 KBOI2.com (Idaho): Racing toward her goals: Fujii hitting her stride at 83
6/29 CBS Minnesota: 2 Minn. Tennis Players In Their 90’s Competing in Nat’l Games
6/29 Portland Press Herald: Maine senior women gunning for national basketball championship
6/28 The Villages Daily Sun: It’s time to shine
6/26 CapeCod.com: Osterville Octogenarian Goes for National Triple Jump Title
6/25 Lavender Magazine: National Senior Games comes to the Land of 10,000 Lakes
6/19 WAPT News (Television, Mississippi): Terry speed walker headed to Senior Olympics
6/18 Houston Chronicle: National pickleball champion defends title in Senior Games
6/17 WYCB.com (Television, Tennessee): 80-year-old woman overcomes handicap to compete in Senior Olympics
6/10 KARE 11 Minneapolis (Television): Volunteers needed for National Senior Games
6/8 The Brunswick News: Brunswick cyclist fighting 5th cancer diagnosis on way to National Senior Games
6/8 Dallas Morning News: Duncanville resident, basketball player Kay Seamayer inducted into Senior Games Hall of Fame
6/4 Newspress.com: Wilbur Chase seeks legacy in donation
5/22 KDRV (Television, Oregon): Latter Still Running at 91
5/22 Edmondsbeacon.com: When out of the court, Judge Coburn is on the court
3/25 Greybull Standard (Wisconsin): From swimming in Senior Olympics to running with reindeer
3/10 Star Tribune: Former and current athletes square off across the volleyball net
2/23 KTVA Alaska: 87-year-old Wasilla woman prepares for Senior Games
1/22 Ally Bank: Ally Bank Discovering Retirement: Meet DeEtte Sauer