
She’s 100 and Just Set a World Record
Proving that it’s never too late, Mieko Nagaoka became not only the fastest, but the first centenarian ever to swim 1,500 meters in a 25-meter pool.
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Proving that it’s never too late, Mieko Nagaoka became not only the fastest, but the first centenarian ever to swim 1,500 meters in a 25-meter pool.

How fishing took him all over the world, and introduced him to world leaders, sports heroes and celebrities!

Not even six different types of cancer and more than 20 surgeries can slow Tony Handler down. We catch up with this 75-year-old triathlon superstar.

With his white hair whipping as he glides down the road on his skateboard, Lloyd Kahn is one of the coolest guys in the country. He slows down long enough to share just how active 80 can be.

As she celebrated her 100th birthday, Dorothy Johnson celebrates a lifetime of giving back and breaking racial and gender barriers.

One of Canada’s most famed and respected public servants has a new job — at the age of 94! Just three months after retiring from office, Hazel McCallion accepts a new job helping shape her country’s future leaders.

Unlike the movie Whiplash, a 100-year-old musical legend inspires next generation of musicians with discipline, encouragement and a $20 million dollar donation.

Let this be known as the year that centenarians snuck into the Super Bowl and stole the show. Maybe it wasn’t the most talked about ad, or even the newest, but it was by far the most important. An unmistakeable sign that times have changed. For the first time a major corporation chose to advertise […]

Larry Johnson has an impressive way of celebrating his birthday each year — he rides his bike 100 miles. As if that wasn’t impressive enough, you’ll never guess his age: 94! We catch up with this longevity superstar.

Can your grandma do a one-arm pullup or deadlift 215 pounds? Willie Murphy can! Get to know this 105-pound, 77-year-old dynamo and listen to her important message, particularly for women or seniors who think they can’t strength train.

At 103 William Ely truly is a Growing Bolder Rock Star of Aging. Even in his 100s he’s making a difference by helping raise money for wounded vets He’s redefining what’s possible as a centenarian.

Theodore Bikel, a legend of stage, screen and folk music, tells us about finding love and purpose at 90 and why he’s been so busy lately that he had to update his autobiography, which he wrote at 70!