All Deb Smith wanted to do was go to basketball camp, but no one would accept her because she was 51.
Norman Olson
Skydiver Norman Olson’s nickname is the sky fossil. At age 75, he’s made over 400 jumps in the last two years and has no plans of slowing down.
Paul Nadeau
At 77 years old, Paul Nadeau bicycled across 10 states for 66 days.
Ed Whitlock
Some have said that the accomplishments of runner Ed Whitlock rival Roger Bannister’s breaking of the four-minute mile barrier.
Donna Vano
Snowboarder Donna Vano says you’re never too old to kick a little butt.
Nadine O’Connor
Now in her 60s, Nadine O’Connor is a track and field superstar and loving every minute of it.
Ken Mitchell
A former pro athlete thought the high peaks were out of reach after double-knee replacement surgeries. He was wrong.
Franklin “Bud” Held
Franklin “Bud” Held burst onto the world track and field scene with his record-breaking collegiate career at Stanford University, and at the age of 75, he’s still smashing world records.
Joe Neal
At 64, Joe Neal is the oldest member of the triathlon team at The Villages, Fla., and he’s just getting started.
Aileen Laing
The girls of summer are giving the boys a run for their money. Aileen Laing is the general manager and founder of the Village Vixens, a traveling softball team with women 55 and over.
