“Daughter Inspires Mom to Get Back in the Saddle” – September 2017 Athlete of the Month
Candace Kennedy-Hess, 63, Kintnersville, Pennsylvania Six years ago, Candace Kennedy-Hess thought her cycling days were long over. The challenges of a single mom raising kids, earning a master’s degree at NYU, and pursuing a successful sales and marketing career had relegated her custom bike to be a garage wall hanger for 16 years. “I grew
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“On Top of The World” – August 2017 Athlete of the Month
Curt Davison, 92, Kirkwood, Missouri Curt Davison is not known to throw his weight around, other than on the field of play at Senior Games. But when he does, he really lets it fly, and it has landed him in the record books. After 35 years in Senior Games, he now holds a world record.
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“Out with the Old, In with the Newsom” – July 2017 Athlete of the Month
Wanda Newsom, 77, Taylor, Texas Birthdays seem to bring extra luck for Wanda Newsom. She won her first archery gold medal at the 2005 National Senior Games on her 65th birthday, and by happy coincidence, she earned another gold as the Texan celebrated her 77th birthday at the 2017 National Senior Games presented by Humana in
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The Games Daily – June 15, 2017
Photo Gallery | Results | Games in the News | 30th Anniversary Thanks for the Memories! Documenting a Movement We are proud to have honored three decades of the Senior Games Movement. “The National Senior Games: 30 Years of Fitness, Fun and Fellowship” made its debut at the Celebration of Athletes, and is now
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The Games Daily – June 14, 2017
Photo Gallery | Results | Games in the News | 30th Anniversary View photos of the action from today’s competition here. Alice Carroll Draws on Sports to Live a Full Life By now, followers of The Games Daily News know about “The Great Eight,” athletes who have competed in all of The Games since
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The Games Daily – June 13, 2017
Photo Gallery | Results | Games in the News | 30th Anniversary View photos of the action from today’s competition here. Veterans Thrilled to Play Non-Ambulatory Sports at National Senior Games As we reported in the June 4 edition of the 2017 Games Daily News Online, NSGA received a grant from the Department
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The Games Daily – June 12, 2017
Photo Gallery | Results | Games in the News | 30th Anniversary View photos of the action from today’s competition here. The First: Tennessee Triathlete Tackles Terrain for Top Time In the pristine natural settings of Oak Mountain Park, 52-year-old Mike Stacks leapt into the early morning chilly waters of Double Oak Lake
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The Games Daily – June 11, 2017
Photo Gallery | Results | Games in the News | 30th Anniversary View photos of the action from today’s competition here. Centenarian Superstar: “Hurricane Hawkins” Sets 100 Meter World Record A storm has been brewing inside Julia Hawkins for 101 years, and it unleashed its fury full force this week in Birmingham at
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The Games Daily – June 10, 2017
Photo Gallery | Results | Games in the News | 30th Anniversary View photos of the action from today’s competition here. A Celebration for The Ages Friday’s Celebration of Athletes did not disappoint the thousands of athletes and spectators who entered Legacy Arena and found pageantry, ceremony, recognition, inspiring speeches, and top entertainment. While
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The Games Daily – June 9, 2017
Photo Gallery | Results | Games in the News | 30th Anniversary View photos of the action from today’s competition here. Spotlight on The Games The spotlight shone on track and field at the 2017 National Senior Games presented by Humana yesterday. USA Today Humankind and Today.com were on site to showcase the amazing
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