Leading by Example – July 2022 Athlete of the Month
Lynn Roman, 52 Baden, Pennsylvania Lynn Roman stood smiling on the beach in Key Biscayne as dawn was breaking on the 2022 National Senior Games triathlon competition. We had to ask what was on her mind. “This is my first time to National Senior Games. I didn’t even know they existed a year ago!” Having
- Published in Athlete of the Month, Uncategorized
The Long Run – June 2022
Game On! A Reunion Like No Other! The 2022 National Senior Games presented by Humana brought all of the color, excitement and emotion we expected after the long pandemic delay. When the dust settled, our official registration was 12,065, making these the second largest Games in history! The spirit of celebration permeated our special events,
- Published in Newsletter
“Jamaica Bob” Blends Music and Sport with Spirit June 2022 Athlete of the Month
Bob Griffiths, 62, Riverside, California “Don’t worry…about a thing…cause every little thing gonna be alright.” Attendees to the 2022 Celebration of Athletes were soothed by the words of Bob Marley that were sung by track sprinter Bob Griffiths, who also energized the crowd with his words of encouragement. The teacher, worship leader and certified wellness coach
- Published in Athlete of the Month
Pacira Biosciences NSGA Guinness World Records for Largest Game of Freeze Dance
- Published in News and Events, Uncategorized
RESULTS AND RECORDS: 2022 National Senior Games Sees Records For the Ages
There was sun and fun and records done in Greater Fort Lauderdale! The 2022 National Senior Games presented by Humana has closed the books with its athletes chalking up seven American records and 154 National Senior Games records. Nearly 12,000 athletes 50 and over competed in 21 sports in five-year age divisions over 13 days
- Published in 2022 Games Daily News, May 23, 2022
RELIVE THE GAMES ANY TIME!
The Games Daily main page is found at NSGA.com/2022Daily. Click on each day’s edition to see unique content for that day. The 2022 Photo Gallery is linked in the Games Daily pages and from the Media tab. Or go to NSGA.com/2022Photos to find the collection. NSGA Social Media has robust content on Facebook,
- Published in 2022 Games Daily News, May 23, 2022
2022 MEDIA CENTER STAFF SALUTES THE ATHLETES
It’s not easy to provide a true picture of what the National Senior Games is all about, but the talented and dedicated staff at the NSGA Media Center has done another heartfelt effort to convey the impressions we gain from witnessing these amazing athletes. We hope it inspires others to pursue more healthy and active
- Published in 2022 Games Daily News, May 23, 2022
GAMES DAILY INTERN PERSPECTIVE: What I Learned about Aging
Director’s Note: As we close the book on the 2022 National Senior Games, we thought it would be illuminating to ask our communications intern Jennifer Coco, 20, to share her thoughts from the experience. Jennifer was already aware of the Games and older athletes because her grandmother is 81-year-old Senior Games swimming icon DeEtte Sauer,
- Published in Games Daily News, May 23, 2022
DON’T FORGET – YOU NEED TO QUALIFY FOR 2023!
Pittsburgh is excited and ready to host the National Senior Games AGAIN! Get ready for a great experience coming July 7-18, 2023. Remember you must qualify at one or our state games in 2022 to be able to compete in Pittsburgh at the 2023 National Senior Games presented by Humana. Participation in the 2022
- Published in Games Daily News, May 23, 2022
Q&A with 20K Cycling Top Male & Female Finishers Reflect
Terence Purcell, 51 Springfield, Illinois Top Male overall time: 21:59:55 What made you want to try the National Senior Games? “Because I turned 50 last year, and I’m at an age where I’m proud of my age. I heard about the Illinois state senior games through Facebook, I did those and qualified for nationals.”
- Published in 2022 Games Daily News, May 22, 2022
