Masters athletes News: Event Infos & Masters athlete stories

Key tips on masters training from Olympic athletes and coaches

February 15, 2021 - Sport , Health and Wellbeing

You’ve probably heard of the book Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. The same principles apply to cyclists: successful habits make successful riders. Most masters cyclists are focused on success in all aspects of life: their relationships,...

New dates confirmed for Asia Pacific Masters games Jeonbuk 2022

February 8, 2021 - Events , News Jeonbuk 2023

The 2022 Asia Pacific Masters Games in Jeonbuk, Korea have been pushed back to 12 - 20 May 2023 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The event was initially scheduled for June 2022, but is postponed to 1 year after the rescheduled Kansai World Masters...

How team sport helps women cope with COVID - and life in general

February 3, 2021 - Sport , Health and Wellbeing , Community

We are frazzled working moms, exhausted caregivers, overwhelmed and alone. We need team sports - and we thrive when participating. Women need team sports. Physically, emotionally and socially, COVID-19 has restricted us. We are frazzled working...

MBR record holder walks the talk

January 29, 2021 - Sport , Health and Wellbeing

PETALING JAYA: A 75-year-old educationist is now a proud record holder in the Malaysia Book of Records (MBR) for the most number of gold medals in Masters Athletics Competitions. Veteran educator Thomas Kok has managed to bag 22 gold medals for...

Training At 90 — The Immortal Strength Of Powerlifter Joe Stockinger

January 28, 2021 - Sport , Health and Wellbeing

The nonagenarian's powerlifting career spans an amazing seven decades. Joe Stockinger is unlike almost any 90-year-old someone might encounter at the gym. He has been training for nearly seven decades and can still deadlift over 181 kilograms (400...

The Masters swimming world records standing the test of time

January 28, 2021 - Sport

In the sport of swimming, records fall. They are, as the saying goes, “meant to be broken.” But some records linger for years, even decades, making them even more impressive as their legacy grows with time. There are several FINA Masters World...

Nutrition for Masters Athletes

January 21, 2021 - Health and Wellbeing

Sports Dietitians Australia share their expert advice about nutrition for Masters Athletes. Masters athletes are a diverse group comprising a range of ages, competitive and/or health goals, previous sporting experience, and health status. In...

New dates for the World Masters Games Kansai 2021: 13 - 29 May 2022

January 12, 2021 - Events , News Kansai 2021

The Organising Committee of the WMG2021 Kansai proposed new dates to the IMGA. The World Masters Games 2021 Kansai would be held from Friday, 13th to Sunday to 29th May, 2022. We are delighted to announce that the dates have been approved and the...

Taipei and New Taipei sign contract to host World Masters Games 2025

December 23, 2020 - Events , News Taipei 2025

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The mayors of Taipei and New Taipei on Thursday (Dec. 10) signed a contract to host the 2025 World Masters Games, which is expected to generate NT$10 billion (US$354.8 million) in tourism revenue. In a video conference,...

At 58, a Masters Marathoner Is Running Her Fastest Times Yet

December 14, 2020 - Sport , Health and Wellbeing

Heather Knight Pech averaged a 6:40 per mile pace at the Trials of Miles half marathon. Is a sub-3:00 marathon next? Heather Knight Pech takes her running seriously, and to keep getting faster as she approaches 60, she devotes a lot of time to...