“Wrong Foot Ricky” has a Penchant for Perfection January 2022 Athlete of the Month
Rick Parschen, 69, Strongsville, Ohio A 300 game is the dream of all bowlers, and most never achieve it. Rick Parschen has hit the mark many times, including posting a 300 score while raking in medals in each of his three appearances in National Senior Games since 2015. Just how many does he have? “As
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Swimming’s Spiritual Warrior
Herman Kelly, 67, Baton Rouge, Louisiana You can talk about skill, physical ability and focus as key elements needed to be a successful athlete at any age. One also needs the intangible boost and motivation that comes from having a passion for your sport to see it through. Herman Kelly’s passion for swimming goes much
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The Long Run December 2021
Association News Give the Gift of The Games This Season It’s been a long wait, but it will only be a few short months until we gather again for “A Reunion for the Ages” at the 2022 National Senior Games presented by Humana! We know that most athletes are ambassadors and like to share the
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Games Provide Pathway Through Midlife Challenges December 2021 Athlete of the Month
De Shann Schinkel, 57, Rawlins, Wyoming Many senior athletes have used “midlife crisis” to create midlife opportunities by starting or returning to competitive sports. After dealing with the difficult loss of both parents in her early 50’s, De Shann Schinkel got back into the game and could not have dreamed where it would take her
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The Long Run November 2021
Association News “Hurricane Hawkins” Sets First 105+ Record! Move over, William Shatner. Julia Hawkins has boldy gone where no woman has ever gone before to become the first woman and the first American to establish a 105+ age category world record in track and field! Julia wanted to set this mark in her home state,
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2022 National Senior Games Offers Historic One-Time Open Registration Period
Pandemic disruptions create unique opportunity for all to participate Clearwater, FLA. (November 9, 2021) – The National Senior Games Association announces, for the first time ever, that they will allow athletes over 50 years old to enter to compete in the National Senior Games without requiring qualification. The 2022 National Senior Games presented by Humana
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“Hurricane” Hawkins Sets First-Ever 105+ Female Track Record
100-meter world record set at Louisiana Senior Games: “I wanted to do it at home” Move over, William Shatner. Julia “Hurricane” Hawkins has gone where no woman has ever gone before as the first female track and field athlete, and the first American, to set a track and field world record and establish a 105+
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Formerly Homeless Man Gets His Life on Track November 2021 Athlete of the Month
Tim Jenkins, 70, Louisville, Kentucky Tim Jenkins is in awe about how his life has turned around since he found Senior Games in 2018. At the time he had been homeless after decades of misfortune. “I was really homeless for most of my life,” he says. “Just because a house has four walls and a
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“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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