View Gridby: Alain Schroeder
Aubel, Belgium
"Getting older may seem terrifying, but only the luckiest people get to experience it."
quote by: Minh Le, 8th Grade, Pine View School, Osprey, Florida
Teacher: Wendy Hazlett
New York, Manhattan, 2022 USATF Masters Indoor Championships at The Armory, This picture: Richard (95) on the left wearing bib #819, greets his friend Vance (92) - Philadelphia Masters Club, wearing bib #309. Though they are close in age, Genzingler runs in a younger category M90 (Men 90-94). Meet the seniors defying norms in categories such as 85-89, 95-99; even over 100. Seniors are disrupting outdated notions on aging by running, jumping, and throwing themselves into competitive sports. But it's not all about winning. Beyond personal achievement, sports provide a sense of belonging at an age when losing family & friends becomes more frequent. Social engagement helps fight loneliness and depression and benefits health. Deafening cheers accompany every athlete, while friends congratulate each other in an emotionally charged atmosphere where every participant is a winner.