Watch: Two Fastest 100-Year-Old Runners in the World Break Records
Julia Hawkins, 105, and Diane Friedman, 100, both broke records in 2021 to become the two fastest centenarians in the world.
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Do you want to know what the fountain of youth is? It’s regular exercise, socialization, prioritizing your mental and spiritual health and pursuing passions that keep you engaged in life. It’s not about age; it’s about attitude.
Close to the Heart: 74-Year-Old Swimmer Wins Gold Just 6 Months After Quadruple Bypass Surgery
Dave Jarvis overcame extreme mental and physical hurdles to win three Gold Medals at the 2021 Florida Senior Games, swimming only six months after undergoing quadruple bypass heart surgery at the age of 74.
SPECIAL NEWS ALERT: Watch 100-Year-Old Diane Friedman Break World Records for 100-, 200-Meter Dash
A 100-year-old woman has broken the world records for the fastest 100- and 200-meter dashes in her age group. Watch the videos of Diane Friedman as she becomes the fastest centenarian in the world.
Beginner Archery Tips From a National Senior Games Champion
National Senior Games champion Jim Ploen, 93, shares beginner archery tips and encourages others to take aim at this sport that builds focus and confidence.
Get Ready for the Longevity Revolution
If you want to keep moving, you have to keep moving. Get ready for an ever-increasing number of reports on what is most commonly referred to as an impending…
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There really is a Fountain of Youth, kind of. What’s generally referred to as Masters Sports, are changing everything we thought we knew about aging and vitality.
Speeding Up Instead of Slowing Down
At 71 years old, John Komoroske is in the best shape of his life. The best part? He believes you can do it too.
A Masterclass in Active Longevity | Fountain of Youth
With a combined age of more than 360, John Corse, Ed Graves, Betty Lorenzi and Joan Campbell had the chance to smash two things: a world record and expectations.
101-Year-Old Runner Orville Rogers: Never Give Up
At the age of 50, retired pilot Orville Rogers began running for the first time. In 2008, at age 90, he entered his first national championship and the rest is history. Literally. Once he started running, he quickly set nearly 20 world records and now holds nearly every American and world record in both the 90-94 and 95-99 year old age groups.
The Jersey Boys: Walking on Water
“The Jersey Boys,” as they call themselves, say they’re powered by passion — and a love of walking on water. This group of barefoot water skiiers includes a retired medical oncologist, family physician, railroad worker and master plumber, ranging in age from mid-50s to late-70s. Their backgrounds are varied but their goal is the same: to keep Growing Bolder.
Jumpin’ Joe Johnston’s Fountain of Youth®
Joe Johnston has the Growing Bolder attitude. He’s had it for years. He just needed someone to preach it.
Julia “Hurricane” Hawkins’ Record-Setting Run | Fountain of Youth®
In 2019, Julia Hawkins made history as the oldest woman to ever compete at a sanctioned track and field event — and Growing Bolder was there to capture not just the 50-yard dash itself, but Julia’s reaction to her record-setting run.