Growing Bolder at the National Senior Games, presented by Uber | July 27th, 2025

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Last Updated on July 27, 2025

Today on Growing Bolder at the National Senior Games, presented by Uber, we dive headfirst into record-setting action at the swimming competition. Plus, get a first look at one of the NSGA’s newest additions to the games: Tai Chi, with 93-year-old competitor Pat Fujii. Hear from Tennis player and Iowa native Nick Bal about his comeback from cancer, and how picking up a racket motivated him during his battle with the disease. And we head to Principal Park, home of the Iowa Cubs, for the 10K road race where Vincent Gulley shares his emotional journey to discovering a love of running after the loss of his brother. 

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