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When she won two Olympic medals in the sport of softball, Dr. Dot Richardson vowed to take one of them around so that every child could wear it for a moment. All of the kids loved the opportunity, but for Richardson, one particular child stood out.
This 52-year-old grandmother of two is now the oldest female to ever compete in NCAA athletics. And just started running six years ago. Find out why she not only returned to college, but tried out for — and made — the track team!
In his 50 years in the business, sportswriter Frank Deford evolved from the “not very bright” kid to one of the most gifted, respected and versatile writers of our time. Deford died in 2017 at the age of 78. In this 2012 conversation with Growing Bolder, he revealed the two athletes he thought were the most compelling of all time.
Jeremy Bloom made his sports dreams come true — he’s a three-time World Champion skiier, two-time Olympian, college football All-American and retired NFL player. And now, he’s making lifelong wishes come true for those 80 and older. Find out why.
He’s one of the nation’s top tourism executives but his true legacy is how he’s changing — and saving — the lives of thousands. Find out why he thinks his revolutionary healthcare and education programs can be done anywhere.
She’s a four-time Olympic gold medalist and the greatest female distance swimmer of all time, and at the age of 40, Janet Evans is staging an Olympic comeback. She explains why she’s ready to compete again, even against swimmers half her age.
Whoever said only wine gets better with age never met Cathi Watson. She is 78 years old, an exercise evangelist and a power stair climber who believes the best time in your life is right now.
She’s an award-winning writer and journalist, but what you may not know is that Lynn Sherr is one of the world’s most passionate people when it comes to the sport of swimming!
Confused about recent reports on prostate cancer testing? NBA legend Oscar Roberston says our greatest weapon against cancer is knowledge.
At 70, Nadine O’Connor is a mother, a grandmother, a retired mathematics teacher and a world-record setting Hall of Fame track star. She explains why she and her significant other are trying to revolutionize the field of knee replacements.
At 70, NASCAR driver Morgan Shepherd has no troubles keeping up with the kids. He’s frequently near the top of the standings and he sees no need to slow down. But racing isn’t the most important thing in his life. He reveals what is.
Liz Palmer has one message for you — erase the phrase “I’m too old” from your vocabulary forever. She took that message to heart and returned to track and field after a 25-year layoff. She’s now the fastest female sprinter over 50 in human history.