Rowdy Gaines and Growing Bolder Partner Up At The National Senior Games
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.
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Our Favorite Moments from the National Senior Games
A record 13,712 athletes from nearly every state in America traveled to Albuquerque, N.M. to participate in the 2019 National Senior Games, presented by Humana. Records were set. Inspiration was delivered. Friends were made. And Growing Bolder’s team of reporters, including Marc Middleton, Bill Shafer and three-time Olympic gold medalist Rowdy Gaines, was there to capture all the moments that made this event so special.
“I Have to Pinch Myself Sometimes”: Rowdy Gaines’ Exclusive Interview With Growing Bolder
ROWDY includes the story of Rowdy’s initial attempts (and failures!) at several different sports, before he found swimming and went on to become an Olympic legend.
If a Good Picture is Worth a Thousand Words, What’s an Inspiring Video Worth?
A viral video may have focused on a relay team at a swimming meet, but it wasn’t really about swimming. In fact, it wasn’t really about sports. It was about five qualities necessary to enjoy a high quality of life into our 80s, 90s, and beyond.
A Masterclass in Active Longevity
With a combined age of more than 360, John Corse, Ed Graves, Betty Lorenzi and Joan Campbell had the chance to smash two things: a swimming world record and expectations for what 80- and 90-year-olds can do.
Inspirational, In and Out of the Pool
Rowdy Gaines is, in a single word, inspirational. He’s also humble and would prefer that the spotlight be pointed at just about anyone other than himself. That’s why when we awarded Rowdy Gaines with the Growing Bolder Inspirational Award at his annual Rowdy Gaines Masters Classic swim meet, we weren’t at all surprised that he graciously accepted and almost immediately went back to doing what he does best: helping to motivate, encourage and celebrate everyone around him.
Rowdy’s Rio Wrap-Up
Before he left Rio de Janeiro following an historic Olympics for Team USA, three-time Olympic gold medalist and seven-time NBC Olympics swimming broadcaster Rowdy Gaines checks in with Growing Bolder one final time to share his thoughts on the Games.
Rowdy in Rio: Phelps’ Domination
After the first couple days of competition in Rio, we check back in Rowdy Gaines and get his take on Michael Phelps’ continued domination, the rise of Katie Ledecky and why there’s no place for cheating and doping at the elite level.
Rowdy in Rio: Previewing the Big Events
Long-time NBC swimming analyst, three-time Olympic gold medalist and Growing Bolder contributor Rowdy Gaines checks in with us via Skype from Rio to preview this summer’s games.
Swimming Rehabs Diann Uustal’s Body and Spirit
Every time Diann Uustal gets into the pool, she’s proving her doctors wrong. Two devastating accidents several years apart left her with crippling injuries. Today, the 67-year-old is smashing world records and spreading a message of hope.
The GB Inspiration Award Goes To …
The winner of this year’s Rowdy Gaines Masters Classic Growing Bolder Inspiration Award is a swimmer who epitomizes the GB ethos. He’s a physician, author, yo-yo expert and world record holder. But what really makes him special is his giving spirit.
Something to Croak About
We’re proud to be a sponsor of the upcoming Rowdy Gaines Masters Classic presented by LIMU. Once again, Growing Bolder CEO Marc Middleton will compete in the meet as a member of Rowdy’s Team BluFrog. Last year, Team BluFrog had plenty of croak about.