Claudette Braswell ran faster, shot better and threw farther than 1,000 other female competitors to become the Florida State Female Senior Athlete of the Year.

Carol Seagrave is one of the nation's top experts in creative planning for mid- and late-life years, and she's also a tremendous athlete.

71-year-old Joe Shanahan beat out thousands of athletes of all ages to be named the 2007 Florida athlete of the year.

Now in her 60s, Nadine O'Connor is a track and field superstar and loving every minute of it.

Chet Hoff lived longer than any former professional athlete in history. But he was unknown until his 100th birthday in 1991 when a TV appearance and a photo taken in a Yankee uniform gained him worldwide attention.

What drives an extreme athlete? Find out from Ellyn Brown, a 54-year-old Alaskan who is the U.S. mountain running champ and one of the best snow shoe racers alive.

Pat Bond rediscovered the joys of athletics in her 40s and the 68-year-old says sports have actually made her excited to age.

This week's guests include senior NBA dance Deanna Schwartz, photographer Barry Levine, singer Andy Williams and athlete Kay Glynn.

At an age when many people are just happy to be alive, 97-year-old Roger Gentilhomme is competing in multiple sports.

Couch potatoes rejoice! A world-class athlete and coach says even if you've spent years sitting on your behind you can compete in a triathlon.

Jim Skinner is 85 years old and says he doesn't have time for "old lady games."

Another 50+ endurance athlete has found a place in the record books. 56-year-old Jennifer Figge has become the first woman in history to swim across the Atlantic Ocean.

She's the greatest female athlete in the world over the age of 60, and some say she may be the greatest female athlete of all time.

Her battle with breast cancer enlightened all women; her determination to help others was only equaled by her dedication to becoming a world-class athlete.

This week's guests include Oscar-nominated actor Robert Vaughn, relationship expert Lisa Daily, author David Tabatsky and athlete Lois-Ann Gilmore.

The 2nd Annual Masters Triathlon Championship presented by Masters Athlete Magazine and GrowingBolder.com was a big success.

When a professional photographer and athlete turned 40, she became fascinated with the vitality of older men and women who seemed unfazed and unaffected by their older years.

For many breaking a bone in their body means no more physical activity. For Neil Gussman, who broke bones in his neck, ribs and numerous others in a biking accident, it meant coming back with a vengeance.

Wendy Chioji has been the face of Orlando news for 20 years. Her battle with breast cancer enlightened all women; her determination to help others was only equaled by her dedication to becoming a world-class athlete.

A former pro athlete thought the high peaks were out of reach after double-knee replacement surgeries. He was wrong.

After a 30-year layoff, this former college track star decided to get back into the competition. Did she ever! She's now 56, grandmother of three, and holder of many national and even a world record!

Author and athlete Don McGrath is harnessing the enthusiasm and dedication of other athletes over 50 to make a difference in communities around the country.

Dara Torres is one of the most talked about Olympians these days. Mostly because she's over 40 and still rockin' it. But also because of this one, big secret.

It's only a matter of time till we see Michael Phelps and Dara Torres in TV commercials. Olympic stars have been cashing in since Bob Richards became the first athlete ever on the front of a box of Wheaties. Watch this spot from the '60s.

Tiny Caizel is a big-time athlete with a small name.

Amazingly, senior athlete Terry Roach turned her major injuries into inspiration for competing. She's a walking medical miracle that has overcome the worst to become the best.

For 22 years, Bob Matteson has lived by the philosophy of getting the most out of life not matter how old you are. For someone who's 92 years old – that's a pretty good concept.

The yellow jersey has officially been revoked. The Court of Arbitration for Sport has upheld a decision made after the 2006 Tour de France which stripped Floyd Landis of his title.

Most would think a broken neck, a ripped Achilles tendon, two heart clots and a staph infection would stop an athlete in their tracks. But not Skip Rogers. The big-time cyclist is still riding and breaking records.

Think you have to be a teenager to be a big star in the Olympic Games? Check out these athletes who are proving you can still be a sports star in your 40s, 50s and even 60s!

She says she just wanted to survive -- but after battling two potentially deadly diseases, Lois-Ann Gilmore is thriving. She says staying in shape helped her stay in the game, and now she's smashing records and proving that it's never too late.

Football great Fran Tarkenton's life didn't end when he retired from the game. He found the skills that made him a legend translated well to the business world.

Ray Zahab used to be a smoker who lived an unhealthy life. After a few major life changes, he's on the other side of the spectrum, running marathons, raising awareness for important causes and living an adventurous life.

Sandy Scott never pedaled a bike with the idea of racing it until he was nearly 64. Within a year, he was a cycling superstar. "From Broken Neck to Broken Records -- A Masters Cyclist's Guide to Winning" details his battle back.

You may not know the name but you probably recognize his face from his various TV and movie roles. But it's what he did in his youth that you need to know about.

The Olympic Games have been the definition of competitive for hundreds of years. And Rowdy Gaines has been the epitome of athletic success. He's a gold medalist, a world record holder and a member of the swimming hall of fame.

Richard Abrahams was one of the world's best swimmers during his collegiate career in the 1960s, and amazingly, now that he's in his 60s, he is swimming faster than he ever has before!

The fastest sprinter over the age of 50 says there's something new emerging in America - the Ageless Athletic Spirit.

Growing Bolder Radio is the voice of 50+ America. We talk to rock stars, authors, athletes, actors, environmentalists, scientists, and ordinary people living extraordinary lives.

Harriet Anderson is the most fearless and toughest athlete you'll ever meet. At 73, she completed an Ironman triathlon with a broken collarbone!

If you're looking for inspiration to get off the couch – look no further. GrowingBolder.com has the world's greatest collection of interviews with amazing Masters Athletes. But who is the best over-40 athlete of all time?

Ray Zahab is one of the most amazing people you've probably never heard of. Find out how he went from coach potato to setting a world record in the world's most extreme place.

Tom Watson's performance in the British Open is only the latest by an aging athlete. Growing Bolder has one of the world's top collections of interviews with Masters Athletes. See for yourself.

Johnny Mathis is one of this country's most beloved singers, but his music career almost never happened. Find out what prompted him to make the jump to music.

Older is bolder. Check out our interviews with many of the top masters athletes in the world. These men and women are having the best times of their lives as they turn in the best times of their lives.

Older is bolder. Check out our interviews with many of the top masters athletes in the world. These men and women are having the best times of their lives as they turn in the best times of their lives.