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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...

7 must-see Innsbruck attractions

December 12, 2019 - Events , Highlights Innsbruck 2020 , Travel

Come January 2020, over 3000 athletes will descend upon the beautiful region of Innsbruck and Tyrol for the Winter World Masters Games. A hidden gem in the heart of the Alps, there is plenty to discover in and around the Innsbruck area. To...

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

December 10, 2019 - Community , Sport

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...

South Korea set to grow Masters sport with Asia-Pacific Masters Games

December 3, 2019 - Events

The second edition of the Asia-Pacific Masters Games will take place in South Korea’s south-western province of Jeollabuk-do in 2022. The Asia-Pacific Masters Games, which drew thousands of Masters athletes across the region to its inaugural...

"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...

Taking up running after 50? It’s never too late to shine

November 29, 2019 - Health and Wellbeing

People who start running competitively in their 50s can become as swift and well-muscled as older runners who have trained lifelong. Men and women who start running competitively when they are in their 50s can be as swift, lean and well-muscled...

The 2020 Winter World Masters Games officially launches!

November 28, 2019 - Events , News Innsbruck 2020

Thursday, 28.11.2019 saw the official launch of the Winter World Masters Games (WWMG) 2020 in Innsbruck. Representatives from politics, sport, business and the organising committee as well as members of the volunteer team tirol...

Keith McAlpine, 90, wins four gold medals at Australian Masters Games

November 25, 2019 - Community

90-year-old Miranda pensioner Keith McAlpine has won four gold medals in the swimming events at the 17th Australian Masters Games held in Adelaide earlier this month. Keith won gold in the 90-94-year-old category in the 50-metre freestyle, 25-m...