Masters athletes News: Event Infos & Masters athlete stories

Doug Knowles, 92, walks 92km for Wounded Warriors Food Bank

August 18, 2020 - Health and Wellbeing , Community

Every morning since his 92nd birthday on May 14, Doug Knowles has laced up his shoes in his east-end Kingston neighbourhood for a kilometre-long walk to raise money for two special causes.   On Wednesday, Knowles walked the final kilometre in...

Preparations for the 2022 Asia Pacific Masters Games continue

August 12, 2020 - Events , News South Korea 2022

Despite the unprecedented times we find ourselves in, the IMGA are working closely with the Jeonbuk Local Organising Committee to continue with preparations for the 2022 Asia Pacific Masters Games. Following the success of the first Asia Pacific...

105-YEAR-OLD SPRINTER IDA KEELING: “I’M RUNNING FROM OLD AGE”

August 3, 2020 - Health and Wellbeing

Ida Keeling is unstoppable. Even now, as she turns 105, I don’t even think she could stop if she wanted to. In 2011, at 95 years old, Keeling set the world record in her age group for running 60 meters at 29.86 seconds. In 2014 at the tender...

Update: Shooting at the 2021 Kansai World Masters Games

August 1, 2020 - Events , News Kansai 2021

Registration for overseas athletes wishing to compete in shooting at the 2021 Kansai World Masters Games is now open! Click here to sign up. All information on eligibility, venues, schedules and more can be found in the updated shooting sports...

Heart of a champion

July 29, 2020 - Sport , Health and Wellbeing

From cardiac patient to world powerlifting champion. In her 60s, New York attorney Sharon Hernstadt was clearly facing growing health concerns, not the least of which was heart disease, triple bypass surgery and osteoporosis. As part of her...

Five reasons to visit the Kansai Region of Japan for WMG 2021

July 21, 2020 - News Kansai 2021 , Travel

The 2021 Kansai World Masters Games provide an excellent opportunity to compete in the sport you love and meet like-minded people, but also to travel and explore a beautiful new city and culture. Considered as Japan’s cultural and historical...

Update: Clarification about World Masters Games 2021 entry

July 15, 2020 - Events , News Kansai 2021

Many of you may have received an email from the Organising Committee of the World Masters Games 2021 stating the following: “This email is delivered to everyone (including unregistered participants) who have registered for an account at the...

A brief history of the World Masters Games

July 14, 2020 - Events , News Kansai 2021

Ahead of the 10th edition of the World Masters Games, we’re taking a look at the long and successful history of the world’s biggest festival of sport. Since their inception in 1985, the Games have brought together thousands of like-minded...

What Coaches Should Do After a Long Layoff From Workouts

June 25, 2020 - Sport , Health and Wellbeing

U.S. Masters Swimmer, Terry Heggy, shares his tips for coaches to help your swimmers work back from an extended break. Returning to the pool after taking time off is tough. Although the cool caress of the water feels wonderful from the...

35 Canadian masters marathoners crack the WMMA top 50

June 25, 2020 - Sport

A list of Canadians who currently sit as the top 50 masters marathoners in the world. The Abbott World Marathon Majors Wanda Age Group World Rankings launched at the 2018 Berlin Marathon, with masters runners accumulating points throughout the year...