Karen is an amazing athlete and you best not challenge her unless you can accept defeat. Karen is ready to try the next challenge and could rank in the top division of most every athletic event of the Senior Olympics.
Swimming
2022 National Senior Games – Swimming – Danenia Nanaroli
Danenia has a personality that we all love to be around and her enthusiasm is a great motivator for all who have the privilege of being in her presents.
2022 National Senior Games – Swimming – Mark Isaacson
Mark is a cross trainer who runs, swims, weights, yoga and triathlons - obviously is serious about staying in shape. His views on maintaining fitness can be taken to the bank.
2022 National Senior Games – Swimming – Anthony Abbott
Anthony is a unique individual with a diverse background including a prestigious military career with over 1,000 parachute jumps and as a trainer of trainers. At 83 Anthony is a poster child for Redefining Aging and keeps moving after 3 spinal surgeries.
2021 Tennessee Senior Games – Swimming – Peter Fechkeimer
It's hard to believe that Joe was 94 at this filming. Joe was a slalom skier until age 83 and didn't start his competitive swimming until retirement. Joe's Christian faith plays a critical role in all he does and is.
2021 Tennessee Senior Games – Swimming – Peter Fechkeimer
Peter started swimming Back in High school then in college returning after retirement and has been a competitor at the senior Games for some 10 years. Now 80 Peter is a great example of "Redefining Aging" who is also a walker and doing home exercises.
2021 Tennessee Senior Games – Swimming – Larry Stewart
Larry started swimming at age 70 so there's no excuse about being too old. You can see from the video that his Grandchildren are a great motivation and support group and Larry is a great example for them to follow.
2021 Tennessee Senior Games – Swimming – Phill Wells
Phil uses several activities to maintain his fitness in addition to swimming which includes running, power walking, javelin, race walking, and cycling. Like others, including myself, Phil uses the Senior Games to motivate his training.
2021 Tennessee Senior Games Swimming Competition with Bill Lauer
You'd be hard-pressed to believe that Bill was 86 when this video was filmed. As a champion swimmer with National and World titles and also as a couch Bill has wisdom is something we all should take to heart. Bill wrote a piece for Swimmers magazine wherein he said...