
Watch: Two Fastest 100-Year-Old Runners in the World Break Records
Julia Hawkins, 105, and Diane Friedman, 100, both broke records in 2021 to become the two fastest centenarians in the world.
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Julia Hawkins, 105, and Diane Friedman, 100, both broke records in 2021 to become the two fastest centenarians in the world.

Alicia Antoinette shares what how she copes when she realizes, mid-race, that she may be in trouble and what keeps her running for her dreams.

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.

Masters Track and Field Hall of Famer Joy Upshaw shares six tips for proper running posture to help more people enjoy the benefits of running.

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.

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.

Three-time Olympic gold medalist Rowdy Gaines joined Growing Bolder at the National Senior Games in Albuquerque New Mexico to cover the stories behind the stories.

So many athletes from The Villages showed up at the National Senior Games to represent their community and show that if you have an amazing support system, lead an active lifestyle, and have the right mindset, anything is achievable.

Growing Bolder, and the National Senior Games Association (NSGA), are teaming up to shine the spotlight on the rapidly growing world of masters sports.

If you think someone 90 or older can’t bounce back from a broken hip, prepare to have your mind changed. Meet Dottie Gray, the 94-year-old who had her hip replaced less than a year ago and still showed up to compete at the National Senior Games.

Philipp Djang is one of the most decorated swimmers in National Senior Games history. How is he surviving life during the pandemic, which means the end of swim practices? Growing Bolder checks in with him to discuss this and more.

Joe Johnston has the Growing Bolder attitude. He’s had it for years. He just needed someone to preach it.