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!

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

This over-50 extreme sports athlete makes peoples' jaws drop with only one wheel. Terry Peterson, best known as the UniGeezer, has become a worldwide sensation on a unicycle.

Lucy Dettmer is such a great tennis player; she receives free rackets, strings and shoes from a corporate sponsor. The 86-year-old Masters Tennis has even played against Regis Philbin.

Frank Condon is a 64-year-old Realtor from California who is one of the top track and field athletes in the world.