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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Games Daily News – June 22, 2019

  Photo Gallery | Results | Video Recaps | Games in the News In this edition: From Olympic Track to Table Tennis: Sir Peter Snell’s Active Life Archery: Not Just A Kids’ Sport Shuffleboard Celebrates Ability And more! Forever a Runner: Kathrine Switzer In 1967, Kathrine Switzer became the first woman to register and run in the Boston Marathon. Her steps

Games Daily News – June 21, 2019

Photo Gallery | Results | Video Recaps | Games in the News In this edition: Seven New Records Set in Relay Events on Final Day of Track & Field Badminton Players Renew Rivalry Greater Fort Lauderdale Pitches Fun in the Sun for The Games in 2021 Shuffleboard Celebrates Ability More Giving it the Family Tri In 2017, the first athlete featured