Buddy Gaines is one of the most inspiring 90-year-olds we’ve ever met—and that’s saying something! When we saw Buddy make his competitive swimming debut at 90, we had to know: What keeps him going? So we visited Buddy and his wife, Laurie Ann, at home. What we discovered was a wife who keeps him moving and an attitude toward life that may help explain not only Buddy’s remarkable story, but also the success of his Olympic champion son, Rowdy Gaines.
“I Can’t Afford to Grow Old”: Rowdy Gaines’ 90-Year-Old Dad on Living Fully
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