The Long Run – July 2015

Lasting Impressions of the 2015 National Senior Games presented by Humana As we wrap up competitions today, we dedicate this newsletter to you, the athletes, and your memorable performances and experiences while attending The Games. The 2015 Games Daily News Online – Our thanks to theUniversity of Minnesota School of Journalism and Communication for providing the

The Games Daily – July 15, 2015

 2015 Games Photos – 2015 Games in the News – 2015 Games Results Teacher Follows Student to Racewalking Gold in National Senior Games Gonzales Wins 1500 Meter Event for Third Time in a Row by Russell Barnes Donna Gonzales’ race walking career is a storybook, even if the story didn’t begin until she was past

The Games Daily – July 14, 2015

 2015 Games Photos – 2015 Games in the News – 2015 Games Results Native American Team Carries Wisdom of “The Ancient Ones” By Russell Barnes The Anasazi Ladies were here to win – on and off the court. Despite the outcome of their afternoon game, they celebrated Sunday night. Team captain Mary Begaye smiled on the

 2015 Games Photos – 2015 Games in the News – 2015 Games Results The Unending Pickleball Honeymoon by Eric Todd What does a 72 year-old retired Air Force pilot and a 57 year-old retired Postmaster have in common? Pickleball…and love. Self-described lovebirds Larry and Jo Honeycutt from Canyon Lake, Texas, say they met on the

 2015 Games Photos – 2015 Games in the News – 2015 Games Results An Unusual Eye for Bowling by Matt Oleszczak Who do you normally associate with precision? Jewelers? Tailors? Surgeons? How about an 88-year-old bowler—and she’s 90 percent blind? Mary Northrup from The Villages, Florida, plays with the best despite her visual impairment. She

The Games Daily – July 11, 2015

 2015 Games Photos – 2015 Games in the News – 2015 Games Results A Celebration of Three Cities Fit for a Parade Bloomington, Minneapolis and Saint Paul officially welcomed the 2015 National Senior Games presented by Humana in last night’s Celebration of Athletes sponsored by AstraZeneca Diabetes, and thousands of senior athletes returned the embrace.

Founders of Games in Maryland and Georgia Recognized for Contributions to Growth of Games ST. PAUL, Minn. (July 10, 2015) – The National Senior Games Association (NSGA) only gives out two service awards, and bestows them only once every two years in conjunction with the National Senior Games, the largest multi-sport event in the world

 2015 Games Photos – 2015 Games in the News – 2015 Games Results 100 Meter Dashed by Cara Desmond and Dan Piering Bob Whildon had the standout performance among standout performances in the 100 meter events at Thursday’s track and field competition at St. Thomas University as he smashed the NSGA all time record for

The Games Daily – July 9, 2015

 2015 Games Photos – 2015 Games in the News – 2015 Games Results Judge Calls Order on the Court by Amy Adamle – Photo by: Tyler Rocheleau Judge Linda Coburn’s commanding presence in a municipal courtroom in Edmonds, Washington, carries over to the volleyball court. Coburn, 50, calls Set! Spike! or Move! with a firmness unmistakable

The Games Daily – July 8, 2015

 2015 Games Photos – 2015 Games in the News – 2015 Games Results Personal Best Spirit Ripples Through Pool by Amy Adamle Male and female swimmers were off to the races for the backstroke, butterfly, freestyle, and individual medley events early Tuesday morning in the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center. DeEtte Sauer, 74, of Houston,