Betsy Finley won the 60+ age division at the 2011 CrossFit Games. The champ, out of Akron, Ohio, says her energy, determination, and the support from her gym are what helped get to the top of the podium. Related posts: Meet Greg Walker, 64-Year-Old CrossFit
When many people retire, they move on to a more sedentary lifestyle. Not so for Robert Kelman, who is the oldest person to make it to the top of the iconic Devil’s Tower in Wyoming. At 87 years young, Kelman has been climbing for…
Aerobic exercise has the potential for prolonging your life. Don’t believe it? Just ask 99-year-old Orville Rogers, aka “The Running Man,” who has been running races and breaking records since he was about 56 years old.
Charles Eugster took up running at age 95, and has already set multiple world records in his age group. He didn’t even start serious weight training until he was 87, which helped him pack on muscle and lose weight.
Ernestine Shepherd didn’t start bodybuilding until late in life, but her journey has been astounding. “Age is nothing but a number and you can get fit.” Wise words from the oldest competing female bodybuilder in the world…
It’s important to know that Lucie’s story does not take place overnight. “It’s been literally two and a half years of hard, slow work,” says James. Lucie has been devoted to CrossFit, training and eating right for years. She lost thirty pounds…
Buder completed her first IRONMAN race at the age of 55. Today, at 86 years old, she has completed over 45 IRONMAN races, each comprised of a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike ride, and 26.2-mile run…
Bob Hayes, 89, of Evaro, Montana, didn’t start running until he was 60. His three children all ran, but it took serious convincing to get him to do it. Finally, his children talked him into one race, in 1986…
Nancy Hoshoaw was living a sedentary lifestyle when she had a heart attack at age 48. At 60, it was breast cancer. She went to Israel with a group of friends and saw how many women in the group had to lean on canes or other people…
From Greg Walker’s point of view, the CrossFit Games environment can turn spectators into competitors. Walker has seen older people who merely thought of themselves as grandparents past their prime get into…
Just months before joining the gym, Constance Tillet’s body was failing her, with multiple surgeries, and a long history of health problems that resulted in her taking 60 pills for for treatment. Then her son suggested CrossFit…
To be considered a finisher, racers must complete the run in under 30 hours. If you need the inspiration to get training for an ultra-marathon, consider the story of Gunhild Swanson. At age 70, she became the oldest…
For seven hours and 24 minutes, Thompson defied age. She was encouraged by shouts of “Go, Harriette!” along the race route. As she crossed the finish line, confetti sprayed down, making for a fun surprise for Thompson…
Sir Chris Bonington is a mountaineering legend. At age 80, he is still climbing. It’s been a passion for most of his life, ever since making the first British ascent of the North Wall of the Eiger, and leading the expedition that made the first…
Tao Porchon Lynn is 96, and is recognized as the world’s oldest yoga teacher by the Guinness Book of World Records.When Porchon turned 85, she decided yoga wasn’t enough. So she took up ballroom dancing as well…
Most people would be content with winning at least one gold medal. Breaking a world record would be the accomplishment of a lifetime. For Olga Kotelko, records were made to be broken. After 70 years of competition, she amassed…
Fifteen months. That’s how long it took Vivienne Henderson, of Adelaide, Australia, to turn her life around. In her sixties, Vivienne is still kicking butt, all thanks to CrossFit. What started as Vivienne going to a gym to get…
Hesseltine had been running since he was 37. His goal was to do one or more races per month. He never missed his goal. He’s finished 26 100-mile races, 175 ultramarathons, and many smaller races. But when Hesseltine earned…
When you think of CrossFit spokespersons, you might imagine elite athletes who can do lots of pushups, pull-ups, and lift hundreds of pounds in weights. You might be surprised, then, to find Dr. Laurie Nelson…
While he was doing circuit training, Bonilla read about CrossFit. He discovered one of New York State’s only CrossFit gyms and immediately signed up. Bonilla knew he was in good shape, but the first CrossFit workout…