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Posted on Friday, February 1st
When Ron Gauvin enters an archery competition, it’s quickly noticed that something special is going on beyond shooting arrows. Despite balance challenges and a paralyzed right arm, Ron manages to get to the line and let fly using a stabilizer bar and a special strap attached to the string that allows him to release using his mouth. Click here to see Ron demonstrate his technique in this brief video clip. What is more amazing than his performance, though, is the 27-year journey he and his wife and soulmate Patti have taken for his recovery and to become qualified for the 2019 National Senior Games presented by Humana. In fact, this is at its heart a love story, and because Patti also became a competitive archer and qualified in the process, this is a Personal Best profile for both. Ron and Patti went to the same high school and both participated in…
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Posted on Friday, August 24th
Dozens of athletes from around the United States and Canada competed in the 40th annual 2018 New Hampshire Senior Games Sunday. Athletes ranging from ages 35 to 94 set out to prove that age is only a state of mind. Nearly 200 athletes competed in track and field events, including a 50-meter run and pole vaulting. One of the day’s standouts was Flo Meiler. At 84 years young, she competed in eight events. Meiler holds the world record for pole vaulting in her age group. Her interest in the sport began 20 years ago. "I was watching some ladies at one of the National Senior Games, and the bar was not set very high, and I love challenges,” she said. “And I said, ‘I think I can do this.’” "We have (athletes) from as far away as Florida, California and Quebec,” said track and field director Lee…
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Posted on Monday, August 6th
The New Hmaphire Senior Games were covered by WMUR Channel 9 on August 5, 2018. A group of athletes are proving you’re never too old to be active. The 2018 New Hampshire Senior Games are going on through Labor Day. On Sunday, 35 athletes from across New England competed in table tennis matches at the Boys and Girls Club of Manchester. Participants are aged 40 and older. Some were into their 90s. “I'm better than some and not so good as others,” said Solon “Buzz” Kanakis, 97, who admitted he sometimes lets his opponent win. “Table tennis – we think of it as a game, but it's really a sport,” said Bob Neidorff of the New Hampshire Table Tennis Club. “It's athletic, and it's a great way to keep your mind in shape as well as your body.” The National Senior Games will be held next June in Albuquerque, New…
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Posted on Friday, July 20th
Chris Dugan of NH Senior Games recently spoke with WMUR's Cherise LeClerc about registration for the 2018 NH Senior Games. CLICK HERE to see the story.
The games also received coverage on NH1 with Ken Cail. To see the NH1 story, CLICK HERE.
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Posted on Sunday, July 1st
The New Hampshire Senior Games is pleased to announce that registration for the 2018 games is now open. “We’re excited to announce that we are now accepting registrations for the 2018 New Hampshire Senior Games,” said Jim Eddinger, Board Chair for the New Hampshire Senior Games. “Starting later this month with our Candlepin Bowling Tournament and ending on Labor Day with a 5k road race, we’ll be offering 17 different events throughout New Hampshire over the next three months.” Now celebrating its 31st year, the games provide a blend of competitive sports and social interactions for active older adults. Mr. Eddinger said that over the years, thousands of athletes from New Hampshire and throughout New England have taken part. “Our slogan - ‘where fun and fitness meet’- truly embodies the spirit of the games,” he said. “Whether one is a competitive athlete or trying a sport for the first time, we…
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