Athlete, Actor, Activist. Damien Leake is a Triple Threat Breaking Barriers
Damien Leake is making his mark on the world as an actor, a civil rights activist, and the fastest man over 70 who has ever lived.
All Masters Athlete Stories
The Evolution of Senior Sports
How much have the abilities of older adults increased? We compare the results of 1896 senior athletes with those of today.
Charting the Course for Senior Athletes
At its core, the National Senior Games is a grassroots health and wellbeing movement and the woman charged with growing that movement and leading the NSG into the future is new president and chief executive officer, Sue Hlavacek.
The National Senior Games: A Life-Affirming Statement About What’s Possible
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.
Optimal Health. Peak Performance. Precision Longevity.
Dr. Vonda Wright shares how, using the tools of mobility and the new science of aging, we can be healthy, vital, active and joyful long into the foreseeable future.
Growing Bolder With Charles Allie
At the age of 69, Allie was ranked number one in the world 200-meter dash among men aged 65-69. Then in December of 2021 he was diagnosed with prostate cancer.
DeEtte Sauer, 82-Year-Old Swimmer Who Lost 100 Pounds, Inspiring the Next Generation
DeEtte Sauer didn’t start swimming until she was in her 50’s. Since then, she’s lost more than 100 pounds and set multiple world records.
The National Senior Games: A Health and Well-Being Reunion
The NSG features competition in 22 sports and attracts athletes from all 50 states. It is what has become a biennial celebration of health and wellbeing.
The Colorful World of Jamieson Thomas
Jamieson Thomas defies description. Artist, athlete, adventuress and so much more. Only her art hints at the depth of this renaissance woman.
SPECIAL NEWS ALERT: Watch 100-Year-Old Diane Friedman Break World Records for 100-, 200-Meter Dash
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
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.
Diane Travis — Run, Bike, Run For Your Life
Diane Travis, 66, is a world and national champion in duathlons, a division of USA Triathlon. She’s one of the country’s most accomplished masters athletes and is active in her hometown, Clermont, FL.