More than 12,000 athletes from age 50 to 103 competed in Ft. Lauderdale at the 2022 National Senior Games, but their message has spread far beyond South Florida. Hear from Dr. James Smith, Jr., renowned motivational speaker and life coach, on how these athletes have created a blueprint in smashing ageist stereotypes that is seen by more and more people every day. These senior athletes are inspiring the world to defy the odds and get in the game themselves.
Masters Athletes Inspire the World To Defy The Odds
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Growing Bolder
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