The Godmother of Michigan Senior Women’s Basketball
Edna Jones Allen is a pioneer worthy of recognition. This former college basketball star is known as the “Godmother of…
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The Cornhole Gang
Counting friends is important and easy for 90-year-old Paul Corliss. Counting the score is another matter. This nonagenarian believes his…
Jess Swims, Again
Masters and senior sports are exploding worldwide. The surprise? The fastest-growing group isn’t the oldest athletes — it’s 30- and…
Calling the Shots: Grandkids form The World’s Youngest Volleyball Broadcast Team
The Shades of Gray have been playing volleyball for more than 40 years. They’re a mainstay at the National Senior…
Don Does It All: 95-Year-Old Multi Sport Athlete Proves More is Possible as we Age
Don Phillips is not your typical nonagenarian, but he’s a powerful reminder of what’s possible as we age. This 95-year-old…
World Record Holder Kristy Matthews’ Triumphant Homecoming at the National Senior Games
Kristy Matthews may hold masters track world records, but the Iowa native calls competing before family and friends at the…
From Powerlifting to Disc Golf, the Stage for Senior Athletes Continues to Grow
Athletes over 50 are raising the bar on what it means to grow older. Records are being broken. Limits are…
Smashing Limitations with Badminton’s Greatest Ambassador
Badminton might be the secret ingredient to a longer, happier life. It demands strategy, footwork, hand-eye coordination, strength, speed, conditioning…
The Power of Pickleball | National Senior Games Competitor Strives for a Longer, Healthier Life
The fastest-growing sport in the world today is pickleball. It’s also the number one sport in terms of overall competitors…
Making Every Swing Count | Golfer Gets His Health Back on Course at the National Senior Games
The sport of golf is frequently used as a metaphor for life. In both, one can feel like they’ve done…
Never Too Late | Senior Swimmer Turns the Tides of Her Future after 50
The National Senior Games is more than a biennial sporting event. It’s a health and well-being revolution that is helping…
Thrown into Greatness | Senior Games Track and Field Star Reclaims her Health
Carole, age 63, never imagined herself as a senior athlete—much less a track and field champion. What began as a…