Octogenarian Alex Tarr is still running on the edge, winning orienteering’s mental game
At age 82, legendary Australian orienteer Alex Tarr says the thrill of his sport is “running on the edge of…
Older Australians finding new ways to stay active through modified competitive sport
In short: Academics and sports fans say older Australians can benefit mentally and physically from playing organised sport. Special leagues…
At 94, a daily dose of chlorine does Dorothy ‘a world of good’
Ninety-four-year-old Dorothy Dickey has just stepped out the pool after an 800m swimming race, which she travelled across the country to…
Meet the ‘old fellas’ travelling hundreds of kilometres for footy where everyone wins
As the sun sets on the country town of Kojonup, old farmers, wearing old guernseys clamber out of their old…
Secrets to a long life revealed by 93yo champion swimmer
Life for Noeline Dahlen-Maclean does not slow down at the age of 93. In fact, life has never been slow for…
95yo Marion will win gold in all her swim events
If you are thinking about putting your feet up and relaxing, 95-year-old swimmer Marion Beulke has a message for you: “That’s…