GB Items Related to Tag - competitive
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Margery MeyerA woman who didn't even start swimming until her mid-60s is now lapping up the competition, earning four No. 1 rankings.
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A Family AffairWith more adults maintaining active and competitive lifestyles into their 50s and beyond, grown kids now spend weekends watching mom and dad compete. In the Leech family, the kids say it's a great glimpse of what their later years could be like, too.
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Rabbit KekaiBorn: November 11, 1920
At 87, the oldest competitive surfer in the world. A legendary Hawaiian big wave surfer and winner of countless international surfing contests. -
Playing Hard BallAsk anyone over 40 what activity created some of their most vivid memories of their youth. Chances are they’ll be about their experiences with Little League baseball.
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Solution to the Economic Crisis--Competition or Creativity?A few days ago, I was at a business networking meeting, and the leader was presenting various methods to get motivated in an attempt to raise the spirits about the economy. One of the methods suggested, was competition. Many related stories...
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He's No Fool in the PoolOne of the most amazing feats in the history of competitive swimming took place earlier this year and no one heard anything about it.
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He's No Fool in the PoolOne of the most amazing feats in the history of competitive swimming took place recently and no one heard anything about it.
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Rich LefevreAll of us get hungry and eating is a necessary part of life so it shouldn’t be an amazing accomplishment, right? Right, unless you're Rich Lefevre, a boomer who can scarf down five pounds of birthday cake in less than 12 minutes!
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Sister Madonna BuderKnown as the "Nun on the Run," Sister Madonna Buder has finished about 40 marathons and 34 Ironman triathlons and two years ago, at the age of 75, she became the oldest woman to finish the Ironman World Championships.
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Hot Dog, It's the 4th.What's for dinner? Americans will eat about 150 million hot dogs on the 4th of July, according to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council. But the real action will be in Coney Island, New York.
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Best Floor Exercise EverThere were some incredible moments at the Beijing Olympics. But there was nothing like this. Gymnast Paul Hunt performed this floor exercise routine 20 years ago. You'll see why no one has come close ever since!
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Bob MattesonFor 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.
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Lynn TraceyThe year 2006 was a year filled with obstacles, but Lynn Tracey walked right past them. Even after the loss of her mother and a knee injury, Tracey went on to become America's best race walker over the age of 50.
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Barbara KlippelIt's not entirely normal to be a cross-country skier that is a retired kindergarten teacher. It's even more amazing that Barbara Klippel overcame a fall down a flight of stairs and a broken skull to win the premiere cross-country ski marathon.
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Anibal LopezWorld-class bodybuilder Anibal Lopez has combined his passions for lifting weights and helping others.
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Discover Your Inner JockIf you thought your days of competitive sports were behind you, think again.
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Rowdy GainesThe 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.
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Let's Play Hardball!There's a sacred bond between a man and baseball. It's something that a softball would just never understand.
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The Eyes Have ItAre you squinting a bit more than you used to? Find out how you can get a free eye exam and treatment this month. It just might save your vision!
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Cancer SurvivorsA cancer diagnosis can be devastating but beating cancer is becoming commonplace. Check out Growing Bolder's library of interviews with men and women who not only beat cancer but emerged from the battle better than ever.
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Mom, Daughter Bonding at Top of WorldTalk about taking their mother-daughter relationship to a whole new level! Two Aussies have become the first mother-daughter team to reach the top of Mount Everest.
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Update -- No Surgery for ShieldsGordy Shields, who at the age of 90 is one of the boldest of all the members of Growing Bolder, was forced to postpone surgery for a back problem that's been plaguing him for over a decade.
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Sir Edmund Hillary Dies at 88Sir Edmund Hillary, the New Zealander beekeeper who was the first person to reach the top of Mount Everest, has died. His brave act has inspired countless others to reach for the heights. We introduce you to three courageous climbers.
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The Climb of a LifetimeMany try -- not all succeed. But it seems that these days, the biggest names in mountain climbing are people over the age of 50! In fact, a group of 70-year-olds is hoping to smash the record for climbing Mount Everest.
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Masters Sport Stars
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.
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GB's World's OldestHere's something you won't find anywhere else -- GB's exclusive collection of interviews with remarkable men and women who are the world's oldest in their activity. If you want inspiration and proof that it's never too late, here it is.
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Silver SurfersWe learned at the recent Surf Expo that riding the waves isn't just for kids. It 's becoming a sport for life. That had us wondering, who are the pioneers, the role models for senior surfing? We knew there had to be some -- and we weren't disappointed.
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What Motivated You To Pursue Your Course In Life?
Each week, Growing Bolder will ask top leaders, thinkers, writers, life coaches, entertainers and role models to weigh in on issues affecting your life.
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Sean CallahanThree years ago, Sean Callahan launched GeezerJock, a national magazine celebrating senior athletes.