“Hurricane” Hawkins Going for Historic 105+ Record
Louisiana Senior Games to Host Epic World Record Attempt BATON ROUGE, Louisiana- Every time Julia “Hurricane” Hawkins steps onto a track to compete, the 105-year-old is the oldest woman in the world to do so. Now, she’s about to take it to another level…literally. On November 6th Julia will run the 100-meter race at the
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The Long Run October 2021
Game On! 2022 Housing & Registration We are very pleased to report that priority registration for qualified athletes in the first month is ahead of pace compared with the same period for the 2019 Games. Given the unusual circumstances, NSGA is not assuming that pace will continue, but it does compare with the generally high
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National Senior Games Pandemic Athlete Survey Showing Promising Results
5,000+ responses indicate athletes are maintaining fitness and positive outlook During the pandemic, the National Senior Games Association (NSGA) suspected that the uniqueness of athletes who participate in the National Senior Games may afford them an extra level of protection over their age peers. With prompting from State Games coordinators, NSGA Health and Well-being Director
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“I’m fighting hard to get back on the court” October 2021 Athlete of the Month
Louise Jones, 77, San Marino, California When Louise Jones found Senior Games basketball in 2010, she had already recently overcome a bout with breast cancer. She was looking forward, enjoying the active life traveling and competing with her Cougars Gold team through four National Senior Games. Then came the bad news. “I was disease free
- Published in Athlete of the Month