Bob Becker was 57 before he ran his first marathon and he was running strong until a double whammy threatened to end his running career.
Esther Medley
Esther Medley recently bowled a 244, the highest in her league. That may not sound impressive until you realize that she is 94 years old and legally blind.
Ned Overend
Fifty-one-year-old Ned Overend is the Michael Jordan of mountain biking. At age 52 he’s world class and still whippin’ the whippersnappers.
Florence Carr
As a teenager, she swam with Esther Williams, and these days, Florence Carr is the fastest female swimmer over 80 in the world.
Sandy Scott
Champion cyclist Sandy Scott has done the unthinkable — overcome a broken neck to start competing again
Frank Condon
Frank Condon is a 64-year-old Realtor from California who is one of the top track and field athletes in the world.
Andora Quinby
Many people take up new sports in their better years, but after turning 78, one woman decided to take up weightlifting.
Graham Johnston
Just weeks shy of his 76th birthday, Graham Johnston broke six swimming records … in one race!
Harold Spiker
Adults are gravitating to snowboards, and somebody had to pave the way. Harold Spiker, 60, is the ambassador of gray-haired snowboarders.
Roy Pirrung
On his 32nd birthday, Roy Pirrung started running to lose weight and quit smoking. Nearly 30 years later, he’s still running and shattering world records.