September 2019 Athlete of the Month
Alice Walker, 87, Chester, South Carolina Nothing Keeps Alice Down If you compare Alice Walker’s lifestyle and athletic accomplishments to her history of medical issues over eight decades, you would not believe she is the same person. A horrific accident left her with limited use of her left arm. Her kidney needed to be removed.
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August 2019 Athlete of the Month
David Salazar, 69, Cedar Crest, New Mexico Performing a Lofty Role NSGA’s official highlights video from the 2019 National Senior Games presented by Humana sought to go beyond action clips and honor the athletes and the people of Albuquerque and New Mexico by selecting a local athlete to represent them in an unusual way. The
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The Long Run – August 2019
2019 Games Nominated for SportsTravel Award PLEASE VOTE! Every year, SportsTravel Magazine polls industry professionals and the public to select the best sporting events in amateur, collegiate and professional categories. The National Senior Games has won the prestigious SportsTravel Award twice before, and we are thrilled to announce that The Games are nominated again! The
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July 2019 Athlete of the Month
Bob Shannon, 66, Alameda, CA and Jeff Johanson, 65, Arnold, CA Renewing a “Rivalry” by Chance It’s not that unusual for senior athletes to know others from their youthful sporting days who also participate in National Senior Games. But it’s quite another thing to realize that the guy in the lane next to you is someone you used
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The Long Run – July 2019
Game On! Enchanted – 2019 Games Video Recap New Mexico is called “The Land of Enchantment” and those who attended the 2019 National Senior Games presented by Humana know it’s true. Athletes and guests enjoyed great weather, excellent facilities, overwhelming hospitality and volunteerism, and a community spirit summed up in the city’s motto of “One
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Winning for TeamEric: The Race Within the Race Within the Race
“Where to start?” Those were my first words when I began this blog last year, and so much has transpired that I am again confounded with how to properly convey my experience and emotions on race day. But it seems appropriate to frame my experience with the 2019 National Senior Games presented by Humana (and
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Breaking Good in Albuquerque: 17 American and 185 National Senior Games Records Fall in Spirited 2019 Competition
Track & Field Elite Kathy Bergen Leads the Way with Eight High Marks ALBUQUERQUE, NM, June 25, 2019 – As the 2019 National Senior Games presented by Humana ends competition today, more than 202 new records have set a higher bar for future competition. In addition to 17 pending new American records, 185 National Senior
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Games Daily News – June 25, 2019
Photo Gallery | Results | Video Recaps | Games in the News Breaking Good in Albuquerque: 17 American and 185 National Senior Games Records Fall in Spirited 2019 Competition Track & Field Elite Kathy Bergen Leads the Way With Eight High Marks ALBUQUERQUE, NM, June 25, 2019 – As the 2019 National Senior Games presented by Humana ends competition
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Games Daily News – June 24, 2019
Photo Gallery | Results | Video Recaps | Games in the News In this edition: The Courage to Encourage Ed True Continues National Games Streak Participants, Spectators Share Real Senior Moments And more! Winning With a Rosy Outlook Rosemary “Rosy” Spraker, 55, ran both the 5k and 10k this week at the 2019 National Senior Games presented by Humana. In the
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Games Daily News – June 23, 2019
Photo Gallery | Results | Video Recaps | Games in the News In this edition: Triathlon Relay Makes a Splash in 2019 Debut Former WNBA Star Simone Edwards Returns to Coach in National Senior Games Media Volley: Carol Klenfner is Spreading Senior Games Message And more! Triathlon Challenge: Dave Campbell’s Hard Work Bests Younger Divisions Triathletes between ages 50-89 took
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