Health and Wellbeing

World record breaking at 95, Heather Lee can’t stop walking

October 19, 2022 - Sport , Community , Health and Wellbeing

In the driving rain, 95-year-old Heather Lee took to the track last weekend to set a world record in her age group for walking over 1500m, and she’s ready to make three more world records in the coming weeks – but hopefully in better...

Cleveland is in full swing with preparations to host the Pan-American Masters Games in Summer 2024

August 1, 2022 - Events , Sport , Community , Health and Wellbeing , Travel , IMGA News , News Cleveland 2024

The Pan-American Masters Games (PAMG) is a celebration of vibrancy and sportsmanship, bringing together athletes from more than 50 countries to compete in over 20 metal-contending sports. A major event for International Masters Games Association...

Fun and fitness with 26 sports at the next 2023 APMG in Jeonbuk, South Korea

June 21, 2022 - Events , Sport , Community , Health and Wellbeing , Travel , IMGA News , News Jeonbuk 2023

Less than one year to go for the opening of the 2023 Asia Pacific Masters Games In Jeonbuk, South Korea. With 26 sports on the program the event has something for each and every senior athlete who wants to experience some good times full of fun,...

Parret hails "community spirit" at IMGA World Masters Games

May 30, 2022 - Sport , Community , Health and Wellbeing , Travel

Australia's Jim Parret has lauded the potential for the International Masters Games Association (IMGA) World Masters Games to bring people together and offer athletes the chance to meet new people from around the world. Parret was diagnosed with...

Jaqueline Mourao: Eight Olympics, three sports and far from finished

May 25, 2022 - Sport , Community , Health and Wellbeing

‘Legend’ is a word so often overused in sport, but in the case of eight-time Olympian Jaqueline Mourao it is entirely accurate and appropriate. While other Brazilians have won more medals, none have appeared at as many Olympics, or competed in...