Bridging Champions Through the Ages
We could fill several magazines full of the stories from the 2023 National Senior Games, but here are a few of our favorites.
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Astronaut-Athlete Shares Life Experience That’s Out of This World
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.
95-Year-Old Jack Eckenrode Breaks Record For Oldest Cyclist to Complete 20K at 2023 The National Senior Games
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
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
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
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
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
Team GB arrived in Pittsburgh for the 2023 National Senior Games and headed straight for the track.
Surviving and Thriving with Paula Franetti
After a near-fatal car crash, National Senior Games athlete Paula Franetti helps others on their road to recovery.
Even Pickleball Is Second To Softball For Bonnie Strang
Bonnie Strang is a two-sport National Senior Games athlete who will be competing in Softball in Columbus, and Pickleball in Pittsburgh.
Mean Jean: Pickleball’s Fiercest Champion With An Infectious Smile
Jean Kiker was a tennis player all her life, but it only took one day for this 85-year-old to change sports and get addicted to pickleball.
Rebel With Intent: Lia Coryell’s Lifetime of Defying Expectations
One of the oldest of nine children, there was trauma and extreme violence in Lia Coryell’s home, creating a defiance within her, and a life mantra to rebel with intent.