There really is a Fountain of Youth, kind of. Regular exercise and what’s generally referred to as Masters Sports, organized competition for older adults like the National Senior games, are changing everything we thought we knew about aging and vitality. Marc Middleton has more.
The Fountain of Youth
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Bob Jennings has spent 50 years as a Swimming Coach, most recently leading The Villages Aquatic Swim Team to become one of the best groups in masters swimming. He’s created a legacy of life lessons that go far beyond the lanes i the pool.
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Masters Sports
Greg Lindsay and Jerry Lake are partners in the pursuit of perfection. They may be the only team in National Senior Games competition to both have recorded perfect games in official events.
Watch: Two Fastest 100-Year-Old Runners in the World Break Records
Masters Sports
Julia Hawkins, 105, and Diane Friedman, 100, both broke records in 2021 to become the two fastest centenarians in the world.
Close to the Heart: 74-Year-Old Swimmer Wins Gold Just 6 Months After Quadruple Bypass Surgery
Masters Sports
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
Fountain of Youth
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
Masters Sports
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
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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
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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.
Jumpin’ Joe Johnston’s Fountain of Youth®
Sports
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®
Fitness
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.
Ann Kahl: The Health-Wealth Connection
Fountain of Youth
Ann Kahl says her health insurance is on her feet — in the form of running shoes! She motivates and inspires everyone around her, and it’s a story we can all learn from. See what Ann says about the health-wealth connection.
