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“Thrill the World” Unites Zombie Dancers Around the Globe
Every year on the Saturday before Halloween, zombie dancers from around the world unite to dance to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.”…
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…
At 103, Last Surviving Ranger from D-Day awarded the Congressional Gold Medal
On June 6, 1944, Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy, France. D-day led to the liberation of Western Europe,…
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…
Tap Dancing “Candy Girls” Have Sweet Moves with Big Benefits
Tapping into your passions is a key to a happier, healthier future. Whether it’s sports, gardening, walking, or even tap…
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 Art of Adapting | Bobbi O’Hare is On Her Way
Bobbi O’Hare had always dreamed of learning to draw, paint, and create pieces of art. But between being a Mom…
95-Year-Old “Grandma Anne” Sprints the 50m Just One Year After Breaking Her Hip!
Anne White broke her hip last summer, but just one year later she earned a bronze medal in the 50-meter…
WHERE TO WATCH “Redefining Aging With Senior Athletes, Presented by GSK”
Redefining Aging With Senior Athletes, presented by GSK, takes audiences nationwide inside the 2025 National Senior Games, the largest multi-sport qualifying…
It is never too late to lean into life, to say ‘Yes!’ to opportunity and discover a new passion. Sometimes…