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“It feels like you’re at the Olympics, but for people who are a little older”

January 29, 2020 - Events , Sport , Community , News Innsbruck 2020

Two Osoyoos figure skaters have returned from Europe with medals around their necks after competing in the Winter World Masters Games in Innsbruck, Austria. Local skater and coach Corliss Robb brought home two gold medals in her age bracket, one in...

“It’s the experiences, and the love and passion for sport”

January 27, 2020 - Events , Sport , Community , News Innsbruck 2020

Yukon curlers Wade Scoffin and Helen Strong returned from Innsbruck, Austria last Wednesday after participating in the World Winter Masters Games. The Games are recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and are aimed at adult athletes...

“I started at 70 and I’m 87 now. I’m still young enough to do it!”

January 14, 2020 - Events , Community , News Innsbruck 2020

Gottfried Suppan from Carinthia started this morning at the slalom Category B on Patschkofel. At a starting altitude of 1890 m participants had to run down 58 gates. Yesterday, the oldest Austrian participant was able to achieve a bronze medal in...

'Beastmodegrandma' Sue Spencer on How to form positive new habits and get moving again this year

January 8, 2020 - Community , Health and Wellbeing

World Masters Games gold medalist Sue Spencer knows a thing or two about motivation. Here, the Olympic Weightlifter shares her advice on how to shift your emotional and physical health, so you keep moving into the new year... So Much Pressure...

‘We ski, we shoot, we raise kids’: Auburn Ski Club’s Biathamoms set to compete at Winter World Masters Games

January 7, 2020 - Events , Sport , Community , News Innsbruck 2020

As the sun rises over Donner Summit on a cold winter day, a small group of women lay prone on the hard-packed snow, sights set downrange at a group of targets. The pop of a .22-caliber rifle breaks the morning silence, and a second later the voice...

Meet Alex Rotas – the inspirational photographer challenging perceptions about ageing

December 13, 2019 - Community

“I hope my photographs can help challenge perceptions about ageing. The athletes I’m capturing are a real inspiration. Through seeing what they’re doing, they have the ability to make a difference to so many people.” The day when taking...

119 caps, 15 countries, countless memories! Billy Pollock is still going strong

December 10, 2019 - Sport , Community

Irish international hockey stalwart Billy Pollock began playing hockey aged 15. At 65, he’s in the midst of his 50th season on the pitch. For 18 of these years, Billy has travelled the world playing for Ireland across various Masters age...

"It’s never too late to follow your heart"

December 3, 2019 - Community , Health and Wellbeing

Exercise, nutrition and commitment are the cornerstones of Man Kaur’s sprint to success at the age of 103 but it’s her zest for life and passion for running that are taking her places. At 93 when most people struggle to walk, Man Kaur...

Nine medals for Christchurch mum

December 3, 2019 - Community

Helena Dinnissen is living proof becoming a mother does not mean having to give up pursuing a lifelong dream. After a long battle with anxiety and depression throughout her 20s, the Wigram resident, 35, decided to start over with a sport she loved...

Lyndsay’s and Krista's age-defying performances

November 29, 2019 - Community

Krista DuChene's and Lyndsay Tessier's inspiring performances in Doha and Berlin put to rest any doubts that marathoners of a certain age can perform well on the world stage. Krista DuChene doesn’t believe in setting limits based on numbers. So...