The Evolution of Senior Sports
How much have the abilities of older adults increased? We compare the results of 1896 senior athletes with those of today.
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Charting the Course for Senior Athletes
At its core, the National Senior Games is a grassroots health and wellbeing movement and the woman charged with growing that movement and leading the NSG into the future is new president and chief executive officer, Sue Hlavacek.
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.
“Gee, thanks, Brooks!”
When you pick a childhood hero from the ranks of celebrity or sports, you have no idea of who they really are. You only know they are great at what they do. Steve Rondinaro hit a grand slam when he picked Brooks Robinson, the amazing third baseman for the Baltimore Orioles, who became the namesake for his son.
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.
Pickleball Goes Viral: What’s Driving the Pickleball Phenomenon?
We’ve grown accustomed to seeing videos and memes unexpectedly “go viral” but who could have predicted that pickleball would suddenly explode into the world’s fastest- growing sport?
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.
May 16, 2022: Live from the National Senior Games
We’re LIVE in Fort Lauderdale for the Celebration of Athletes Ceremony at the National Senior Games! Watch as these inspirational athletes are honored at Las Olas Intracoastal Promenade and march in together, state-by-state. We’ll also show you the latest action from the newest sport at the games: beach volleyball! Plus we’ll head to the tennis courts and check back in at the pool to hear the wise words of Vivian Stancil.
May 13, 2022: Live from the National Senior Games
Today we’ve got inspirational stories from Track & Field, runners at the 5K, and a basketball team that reunited after winning their state championship right here in Broward County over 40 years ago!
Growing Bolder LIVE at the 2022 National Senior Games in Fort Lauderdale
Growing Bolder is excited to produce to what may be the most extensive media coverage in the history of masters…
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.
Bobby Bowden Remembered
Hall of Fame college football coach Bobby Bowden has passed at the age of 91. Earlier this year we met with him to discuss his life well-lived.