Gary Patton Refines and Finds Success December 2022 Athlete of the Month
Gary Patton, 77 Rock Rapids, Iowa Gary Patton never dreamed he would one day be an elite athlete. “I was 4 foot 11 in high school and underdeveloped. I was not athlete material at all.” Now 5’4” at the age of 76, Gary has become a tall figure in mid distance running, finding himself on
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SPORTSPITTSBURGH, NATIONAL SENIOR GAMES ASSOCIATION UNVEIL 2023 NATIONAL SENIOR GAMES THEME – BRIDGING CHAMPIONS THROUGH THE AGES
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Organizers, community prepare for 2023 National Senior Games in Pittsburgh
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100 Reasons to Keep Swimming – November 2022 Athlete of the Month
Charlotte Sanddal, 100, Helena, Montana When she first jumped into a pool to learn to swim at the age of 72, Charlotte Sanddal was only thinking about finding a way to stay healthy and active. Then when she began competing in the Montana Senior Olympics in 1994, she earned her first medal and was hooked
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Jack Eckenrode’s Happy Trails
Jack Eckenrode, 94 Bulger, Pennsylvania Some athletes inspire others with their ability. Others inspire just by their example. For cyclist Jack Eckenrode, it has taken 17 years of competing to win his first National Senior Games gold medals at the 2022 Games held this year in Fort Lauderdale. But Jack has a happy army
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Senior women find joy on the softball field: Meet the Colorado Peaches
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VISUALLY IMPAIRED SWIMMER VIVIAN STANCIL WINS IN AND OUT OF THE WATER
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The Long Run October 2022
2023 Registration Begins November 1 It’s already here – Registration will begin Tuesday, November 1 for the 2023 National Senior Games presented by Humana! NSGA will begin to send qualification notices to athletes this month. Once registration begins, Qualified Athletes may register for all sports except Pickleball, which will begin January 16. Pickleball reached maximum
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She Didn’t Start Swimming Until Age 72. At 100, She’s Breaking World Records
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Doug’s Life Reset Leads to Pickleball…and the Stratosphere October 2022 Athlete of the Month
Doug Dvorak, 62, Donelly, Idaho Doug Dvorak loves playing pickleball, and his passion for the game comes from a series of life challenges he says he overcame by taking up the popular sport. Speaking from a hotel room in Philadelphia, Doug demonstrates his obsession. “Guess what I have with me?” he asks. “My pickleball paddle! I
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