Men forget everything; women remember everything. That's why men need instant replays in sports. They've already forgotten what happened. - Rita Rudner
Sports Stories
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93-year-old Banana George Attempts Water Skiing RecordIt was a rough winter for Banana George Blair, the most famous water skier in history. The oldest-ever barefoot skier ever battled a severe case of pneumonia that left him bedridden and weak. But the 93-year-old wasn’t ready to give up the sport he loved.
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Delma CowartWhere in the world is Delma Cowart? Right here on Growing Bolder! The infamous race car driver left the track years ago, but his zeal for life and his determination have never wavered.
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Terry RoachAmazingly, senior athlete Terry Roach turned her major injuries into inspiration for competition. She's a walking medical miracle who has overcome the worst to become the best.
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Banana Battles BackThis is a tense tale of determination; a celebration of passion and the human spirit. 93-year-old Banana George Blair, weak from a long battle with pneumonia and in constant pain from six back surgeries, wants to get his bare feet back on the water.
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Success With a SmileDawna Stone became a celebrity after winning "The Apprentice: Martha Stewart," but rather than being the peak of her success, the show was merely another stepping stone on her journey to the top.
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Sports Blogs
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New to the Group
I am new to the growing bolder group and just wanted to start to see how to make connections. My wife Karen and I are in the martial art of judo. We have been doing it for many years and enjoy competing on the masters level and get great...
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The season is here!
Anyone who's looked at my blogs (both of you) knows that I love baseball. The Mrs. and I just had to watch Field of Dreams last weekend to get ready. Normally I don't go for movies that are sappy, sentimental, and manipulative, but darn it,...
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Daytona Beach - BikeWeek 2008.001
BikeWeek 2008 disappointing to some but not those who made it ;-)Well, what can I say - the usual ballyhoo about the weak turnout for BikeWeek 2008 started yesterday as local pundits, broadcasters, business owners & the like cried about lost...
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Florida Senior Games Athletes of the Year honored at Florida's Capitol
2007 Florida Senior Games State Championships Athletes of the Year honored at Ambassadors for Aging Day Strength and accuracy play key roles in several sports of the Florida Senior Games State Championships. For the two athletes who...
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My First Triathlon, Maybe Yours Too?
My first Triathlon, Maybe yours Too!“The race has started, and I know that I have to go all out in a sprint triathlon. I’m a boomer, and I’m new triathlon racing. It’s fun, but this is my first race, and it’s also hard, but...
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Who Are Your workout Partners? It Matters!
IrongeezerSays: “Who Are Your Workout Partners?”Surround yourself with supportive people. Decide what kind of support you need. The Mayo Clinic suggests that you think about the following: Do you want them to remind you to...
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UniGeezer: A few videos
Here are a few links to my most recent "UniGeezer" Videos:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOHiNDA6L-Uhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBla_i9q7wAhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ST-ljHwAMvsHere's a link to all 87 or...
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So I'm an athlete again? Cool.
One day late last year, I was perusing GrowingBolder, which is a website you may have heard of. I stumbled across an article about a man who'd created an amatuer baseball league for adults, and decided to check out the league. After weeks of...
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SUPER BOWL SUNDAY!!
Oh, how I love football! My two favorite teams are the Colts and the Titans (can you tell where I've lived!!) Yet, it doesn't take any of the sheer pleasure away from Super Bowl Sunday knowing that neither of my teams made it. I simply...
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Sailing
If anyone out there wants to take me sailing, just let me know! I'll go sailing anytime! Please take a look at this awesome collection of sailing photos accompanied by the lyrics to "Sailing" by Christopher Cross!
