GB Items Related to Tag - swim
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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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Three Times the FunSlap on your swim caps, lace up your shoes and push the pedals to the metal for the inaugural Geezerjock National Championship triathlon.
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Matt Damon's Uncle is the Real Celebrity
Nobody likes a good swim better than George Brunstad. But not many decide to set a world record for their 70th birthday.
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George BrunstadThree days after blowing out the candles on his 70th birthday cake, Connecticut resident George Brunstad decided to take a swim – across the English Channel.
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Synch or SwimTake the timing and drama of a ballet -- and move it underwater. Add a few costume changes (including a pink boa and Santa hats), and you have The Aqua Rhythms synchronized swim team from The Villages, Florida.
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Whippin' the WhippersnappersWhat happens when a high school swim team takes on the "old-timers" from the Villages? The kids learn that athletes over 40 are called "Masters" for a reason.
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Matt Damon's Uncle Swims In Uncharted Waters
Matt Damon may be kicking butt in the movies, but his uncle is the REAL athlete in the family.
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Synchronized SwimmersIf you liked the story we did on the Aqua Rhythms synchronized swim team in The Villages, Florida, you'll love the uncut version! Here's the full performance, from the fall of 2007.
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Florence CarrAs a teenager, she swam with Esther Williams, and these days, Florence Carr is the fastest female swimmer over 80 in the world.
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Lucky's Lake SwimWe're in the business of finding cool people doing remarkable things. Or remarkable people doing cool things. Dr. Lucky Meisenheimer is both.
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Growing Bolder Motivation: Pass it OnI swam across a lake and back this morning. It’s a swim that actually began nearly a year ago and illustrates the power of motivation and the importance of challenging, inspiring, and supporting one another in our growing bolder adventures. The day...
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Self Knowledge
Self Knowledge By Cliff and Tatjana Eggink With each passing decade, we hope that our knowledge of self increases, and that we know our good as well as our less admirable qualities. You know that old saying, “the unexamined...
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The Intergenerational SmackdownIn this corner … we have the men and women in the 55+ age category, representing the Villages Aquatic Swim Team. Wearing dark swim suits and yellow swim caps, the swimmers weigh in between 100 and 300 pounds, and come ready to rock. They cheer: "this...
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Joe and Carol NealTalk about an amazing race. A couple from The Villages travels to Ireland to brave the elements for a swim race.
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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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Sue WalshA woman who dominated the collegiate swimming world 25 years ago is back and better than ever.
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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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Tropical Storm Fay: The 3 Stupidest Things I sawTropical Strom Fay: The 3 Stupidest Things I Saw OK...I have been in hurricanes before and tropical storms and I have seen some pretty amazing and dumb things. However, as tropical storm Fay pesristed for days and flooded out most of the state of...
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Give These Guys a MedalIt takes months -- sometimes years -- of training, sweating and sacrifice to make it to the elite Senior Games, whether it's at the state or national level. So why are some medal winners giving away their trophies? To help those who need a boost.
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The GB Top 50The top 50 most popular videos on Growing Bolder. If your favorite isn't here, watch it again. Move it up.
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Fast Forwards -- Old Age is a GiftHow do you feel about every passing birthday? One of the hottest e-mails making the Internet rounds tackles the tough topic, and has some inspirational words to get you smiling!
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That's Not HotPeople around the world are buzzing with the news that Paris Hilton's grandfather just made a massive cut to the celebrity's inheritance. And he's not alone! Find out how his drastic decision is in line with many baby boomers' financial plans.
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What is the best gift you've ever received and what made it so special?
Each week, Growing Bolder asks top leaders, thinkers, writers, life coaches, entertainers and role models to weigh in on issues affecting our lives.
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Graham Johnston
Just weeks shy of his 76th birthday, Graham Johnston broke six swimming records ... in one race!
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Edgar LarsonSwimmer Edgar Larson wouldn’t let a major medical episode get in the way of his passion. The 85-year-old worked his way back to health and won nine gold medals along the way.