Dottie Gray is now 96 and still going strong. We caught up with Dottie at the National Senior Games less than one year after she broke her hip and doctors said she might never walk again.
The Indomitable Dottie Gray
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Bridging Champions Through the Ages
Sports
We could fill several magazines full of the stories from the 2023 National Senior Games, but here are a few of our favorites.
“Gee, thanks, Brooks!”
Sports
When you pick a childhood hero from the ranks of celebrity or sports, you have no idea of who they really are. You only know they are great at what they do. Steve Rondinaro hit a grand slam when he picked Brooks Robinson, the amazing third baseman for the Baltimore Orioles, who became the namesake for his son.
Senior Resource Alliance presents Growing Bolder Day
Press
Growing Bolder Day is a free, intergenerational celebration of aging to promote the importance of an active, engaged lifestyle.
Astronaut-Athlete Shares Life Experience That’s Out of This World
National Senior Games
Larry DeLucas is the only man who can say he’s dunked a basketball in outer space. He was a NASA special astronaut who flew to outer space for scientific research in 1992, and now in his 70’s, competes in bowling and cornhole at the National Senior Games.
Growing Bolder & Track Shack Host Wisdom Walk, Powered by AdventHealth Well 65+
Fitness
Growing Bolder, announces a free intergenerational walking event in partnership with Track Shack and AdventHealth Well 65+
95-Year-Old Jack Eckenrode Breaks Record For Oldest Cyclist to Complete 20K at 2023 The National Senior Games
Sports
What do you hope to be doing at 95 years old? How about being the oldest person ever to cycle a 20K race at the National Senior Games?
The National Senior Games: A Life-Affirming Statement About What’s Possible
Sports
Why did Team GB show up to cover our third National Senior Games? It’s not for the stats or results. We do it to share the stories of Ordinary People Living Extraordinary Lives.
July 17, 2023 at the National Senior Games
Sports
In our latest wrap up from the National Senior Games, Pittsburgh natives are showing us what it means to keep Growing Bolder.
July 16, 2023 at The National Senior Games
Sports
The National Senior Games continue to roll on in Pittsburgh! Today we managed to take in swimming, volleyball, bowling, pickleball and table tennis.
July 15, 2023 at the National Senior Games
Fitness
Today at the National Senior Games, we caught up with Kay Glynn who picked up pole vaulting in her 50s. Now in her 70s, she’s continues to win medals and set records.
July 14, 2023 at the National Senior Games: Joy Upshaw and Damien Leake
Sports
Team GB arrived in Pittsburgh for the 2023 National Senior Games and headed straight for the track.
Father & Son Duo Taking Alzheimer’s One Mile at a Time
Fitness
Travis and Mark Macy are a father and son who spent a lifetime together pushing their physical limits by participating…
