The Long Run September 2021

Game On! First Athlete to Register: “I jumped on it!” Registration of qualified athletes has opened for the 2022 National Senior Games presented by Humana, and NSGA staff wondered who the first athlete would be to sign up, from what state, and why so fast. It turns out that a “newbie” beat everyone to the

Amputee Adapts to Find His Sport September 2021 Athlete of the Month

Gary Bertelsen , 75, Westerville, OH Gary Bertelsen figures he has good sports genes. His brother Jim played football for the Texas Longhorns and for another five years in the NFL. He walked on the track team at the University of Wisconsin.     When told he would be getting scholarship, he trained as hard as he

The Long Run August 2021

Game On! The Wait is Over! Priority Registration Begins on September 8 The wait is almost over! “A Reunion for the Ages” and 23 Miles of GOLDen Coastline are calling you to Fort Lauderdale, Florida for the 2022 National Senior Games presented by Humana on May 10-23, 2022! Registration for qualified athletes to attend the

The Long Run July 2021

Game On! 2022 Venue Spotlight: “New” Convention Center Will Host Six Sports and More! The all-new Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center will be bigger and better with 1.2 million square feet of space and multiple upgrades including forward-thinking technologies, innovative dining concepts, versatile pre-function space and modern décor that complements Greater Fort Lauderdale’s waterfront

Keeping Up with Kathy Bergen August 2021 Athlete of the Month

Kathy Bergen, 81, La Canada, California It’s hard to keep up with elite track and field star Kathy Bergen, whether it’s her competitors or the statisticians. She was the most decorated athlete at the National Senior Games in Albuquerque in 2019, chalking up three American and five National Senior Games records. After nine appearances, Kathy’s

“I’m Grateful for Cycling” July 2021 Athlete of the Month

Patrick Bohan, 57, Buena Vista, Colorado Some senior athletes have to adapt to medical conditions and disabilities to compete, and most will tell you their activity is helping to keep their situation under control. When someone facing extreme challenges performs well enough to earn medals, the accomplishments are even more impressive. “I should be needing

The Long Run June 2021

Game On! 2022 Age Specific Schedule Is Now Online! The eagerly anticipated Age-Specific Sport Schedule for the 2022 National Senior Games presented by Humana is now online! Please follow the link below to access the downloadable schedule that will tell you when your sport and age division will be playing. Competition details such as brackets,

GROWING BOLDER NAMED OFFICIAL MEDIA PARTNER FOR NATIONAL SENIOR GAMES ASSOCIATION

CLEARWATER (June 15, 2021) – Growing Bolder, the world’s No. 1 lifestyle brand for the 50+ demographic, and the National Senior Games Association (NSGA), the governing body of the largest multi-sport championship event in the world for older adults, are teaming up to shine the spotlight on the rapidly growing world of masters sports. Growing

Speedy G’s Speedy Recovery June 2021 Athlete of the Month

Juanita Gonzalez, 82, Los Angeles, California Juanita Gonzalez found a midlife love for running 28 years ago, awakening her competitive spirt and a goal to always win her age group. Since then, “Speedy G” has been rewarded with Gold Medals in 72 road races. Ironically, it was a 2nd place finish at the 2015 National

The Long Run May 2021

Association News Fort Lauderdale One Year Out Event Shares “What’s New for 2022” The 2022 National Senior Games presented by Humana were just one year away on May 10, and the date was celebrated with a gathering of supporters at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort by Visit Lauderdale, the official destination marketing organization for

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