{"id":21939,"date":"2026-06-08T08:14:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T08:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=21939"},"modified":"2026-06-08T08:14:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T08:14:00","slug":"second-annual-colorado-senior-games-defy-age-stereotypes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=21939","title":{"rendered":"Second annual Colorado Senior Games defy age stereotypes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n\t\t<amp-iframe id=\"nxs-video-iframe-6\" data-frame-src=\"https:\/\/www.fox21news.com\/news\/second-annual-colorado-senior-games-defy-age-stereotypes\/amp\/11862873\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" layout=\"responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/redir1.fox21news.com\/nxs-video\/vid-anvato-11862873\/embed\/?post_id=3064944&amp;injected_via=amp&amp;autoplay=true&amp;preroll=true\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><span placeholder=\"\" class=\"amp-wp-iframe-placeholder\"\/><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"nxs-video-iframe-6\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" src=\"https:\/\/redir1.fox21news.com\/nxs-video\/vid-anvato-11862873\/embed\/?post_id=3064944&amp;injected_via=amp&amp;autoplay=true&amp;preroll=true\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/iframe><\/noscript><\/amp-iframe><\/p>\n<p>(COLORADO SPRINGS) \u2014 Athletes from across Colorado recently gathered in Southern Colorado to compete in the second annual Colorado Senior Games. Participants demonstrated that the drive to compete continues regardless of age, testing their skills in various sports and events.<\/p>\n<p>The games showcased individuals like an 80-year-old powerlifter and a 92-year-old softball player, highlighting the enduring competitive spirit among older adults.<\/p>\n<p><amp-video-iframe src=\"https:\/\/mmamp.fox21news.com\/avi\/?key=5zk8h6sf\" width=\"16\" height=\"9\" layout=\"responsive\" heights=\"(max-width:610px) calc( 56.25% + 95px ), (max-width:768px) 410px, 56.25%\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The second annual Colorado Senior Games featured a wide array of sports, including powerlifting, pickleball, basketball, and softball.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><amp-img width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fox21news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/06\/BBALL-PIC-.jpg?w=900\" alt=\"2nd annual Colorado senior games \" class=\"wp-image-3064954 amp-wp-enforced-sizes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fox21news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/06\/BBALL-PIC-.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.fox21news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/06\/BBALL-PIC-.jpg?resize=160,90 160w, https:\/\/www.fox21news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/06\/BBALL-PIC-.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/www.fox21news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/06\/BBALL-PIC-.jpg?resize=768,432 768w, https:\/\/www.fox21news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/06\/BBALL-PIC-.jpg?resize=320,180 320w, https:\/\/www.fox21news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/06\/BBALL-PIC-.jpg?resize=256,144 256w, https:\/\/www.fox21news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/06\/BBALL-PIC-.jpg?resize=512,288 512w, https:\/\/www.fox21news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/06\/BBALL-PIC-.jpg?resize=640,360 640w, https:\/\/www.fox21news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/06\/BBALL-PIC-.jpg?resize=876,492 876w, https:\/\/www.fox21news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/06\/BBALL-PIC-.jpg?resize=960,540 960w, https:\/\/www.fox21news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/06\/BBALL-PIC-.jpg?resize=50,28 50w\" layout=\"intrinsic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fox21news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/06\/BBALL-PIC-.jpg?w=900\" alt=\"2nd annual Colorado senior games \" class=\"wp-image-3064954\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 899px) 100vw, 876px\"\/><\/amp-img><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Courtesy: Carolynn Felling<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The event brought together older athletes from across the state to engage in friendly yet serious competition.<\/p>\n<p>Donna Guthrie, an 80-year-old powerlifting athlete, started the sport in January for her 80th birthday. She trains four days a week.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"ad-unit ad-unit--mr1_ab\">\n<\/aside>\n<p>Guthrie views powerlifting as a new challenge. \u201cI decided for my 80th birthday, I would take up powerlifting. So, I\u2019ve been powerlifting since January. Four days a week. Getting ready for this and trying it out as a little challenge of 80,\u201d Guthrie said. \u201cI just read something that said strong is the new pretty.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><amp-iframe width=\"11\" height=\"1\" class=\"pbs-sync-pixel\" layout=\"fixed\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amspbs.com\/load-cookie.html?source=amp&amp;bidders=appnexus%2Crubicon%2Cpubmatic%2Cix%2Cttd%2Copenx%2Cmedianet%2Cnativo%2Ckueezrtb%2Ctriplelift%2Cminutemedia%2Csharethrough%2Ctaboola&amp;args=account%3A3\"\/><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><amp-img width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fox21news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/06\/PICKLE-.jpg?w=900\" alt=\"2nd annual Colorado senior games \" class=\"wp-image-3064955 amp-wp-enforced-sizes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fox21news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/06\/PICKLE-.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.fox21news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/06\/PICKLE-.jpg?resize=160,90 160w, https:\/\/www.fox21news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/06\/PICKLE-.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/www.fox21news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/06\/PICKLE-.jpg?resize=768,432 768w, https:\/\/www.fox21news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/06\/PICKLE-.jpg?resize=320,180 320w, https:\/\/www.fox21news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/06\/PICKLE-.jpg?resize=256,144 256w, https:\/\/www.fox21news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/06\/PICKLE-.jpg?resize=512,288 512w, https:\/\/www.fox21news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/06\/PICKLE-.jpg?resize=640,360 640w, https:\/\/www.fox21news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/06\/PICKLE-.jpg?resize=876,492 876w, https:\/\/www.fox21news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/06\/PICKLE-.jpg?resize=960,540 960w, https:\/\/www.fox21news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/06\/PICKLE-.jpg?resize=50,28 50w\" layout=\"intrinsic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fox21news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/06\/PICKLE-.jpg?w=900\" alt=\"2nd annual Colorado senior games \" class=\"wp-image-3064955\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 899px) 100vw, 876px\"\/><\/amp-img><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Courtesy: Cora Mitchell<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Guthrie has a history of setting new goals for each decade of her life. \u201cWhen I turned 50, I walked five miles in the 50 states. When I turned 60, I did a triathlon, a small triathlon. When I was 70. I started off by hiking all of the national parks with my husband, so this was 80,\u201d Guthrie stated.<\/p>\n<p>Faith O\u2019Reilly, an 82-year-old powerlifting athlete, aimed to qualify for a national powerlifting competition during the games. O\u2019Reilly currently lifts 75 pounds.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><amp-img width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fox21news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/06\/WEITH-LIFT.jpg?w=900\" alt=\"2nd annual Colorado senior games \" class=\"wp-image-3064956 amp-wp-enforced-sizes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fox21news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/06\/WEITH-LIFT.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.fox21news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/06\/WEITH-LIFT.jpg?resize=160,90 160w, https:\/\/www.fox21news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/06\/WEITH-LIFT.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/www.fox21news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/06\/WEITH-LIFT.jpg?resize=768,432 768w, https:\/\/www.fox21news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/06\/WEITH-LIFT.jpg?resize=320,180 320w, https:\/\/www.fox21news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/06\/WEITH-LIFT.jpg?resize=256,144 256w, https:\/\/www.fox21news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/06\/WEITH-LIFT.jpg?resize=512,288 512w, https:\/\/www.fox21news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/06\/WEITH-LIFT.jpg?resize=640,360 640w, https:\/\/www.fox21news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/06\/WEITH-LIFT.jpg?resize=876,492 876w, https:\/\/www.fox21news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/06\/WEITH-LIFT.jpg?resize=960,540 960w, https:\/\/www.fox21news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/06\/WEITH-LIFT.jpg?resize=50,28 50w\" layout=\"intrinsic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fox21news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/06\/WEITH-LIFT.jpg?w=900\" alt=\"2nd annual Colorado senior games \" class=\"wp-image-3064956\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 899px) 100vw, 876px\"\/><\/amp-img><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Courtesy: Cora Mitchell<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201c75 is the most I\u2019ve lifted lately. I used to lift 125, but I\u2019m 82,\u201d O\u2019Reilly said. She also expressed her ambition to continue competing. \u201cWell, until I can\u2019t lift anymore, I guess. I mean, I want to keep going, and I\u2019d like to set Colorado records for the 90s.\u201d Staying active helps keep her spirits lifted and provides practical benefits. \u201cIt keeps you strong. You know, it\u2019s easier to pick up your grandkids or your great-grandkids when you\u2019re stronger.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside class=\"ad-unit ad-unit--mr2_ab\">\n<\/aside>\n<p>The Senior Games also featured other sports, including basketball. Darrick Williams participated in the basketball competition.<\/p>\n<p>Williams noted that the games allow him to maintain his competitive spirit. \u201cI play with guys who are in their 60s and 70s back in Santa Fe, and it lets me know that I can play this game until I die. And so, the Senior Olympics allows me to keep that competitive spirit, that competitive fire, and also have fun,\u201d Williams said.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><amp-img width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fox21news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/06\/BBALL.jpg?w=900\" alt=\"2nd annual Colorado senior games \" class=\"wp-image-3064957 amp-wp-enforced-sizes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fox21news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/06\/BBALL.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.fox21news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/06\/BBALL.jpg?resize=160,90 160w, https:\/\/www.fox21news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/06\/BBALL.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/www.fox21news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/06\/BBALL.jpg?resize=768,432 768w, https:\/\/www.fox21news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/06\/BBALL.jpg?resize=320,180 320w, https:\/\/www.fox21news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/06\/BBALL.jpg?resize=256,144 256w, https:\/\/www.fox21news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/06\/BBALL.jpg?resize=512,288 512w, https:\/\/www.fox21news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/06\/BBALL.jpg?resize=640,360 640w, https:\/\/www.fox21news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/06\/BBALL.jpg?resize=876,492 876w, https:\/\/www.fox21news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/06\/BBALL.jpg?resize=960,540 960w, https:\/\/www.fox21news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/06\/BBALL.jpg?resize=50,28 50w\" layout=\"intrinsic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fox21news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2026\/06\/BBALL.jpg?w=900\" alt=\"2nd annual Colorado senior games \" class=\"wp-image-3064957\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 899px) 100vw, 876px\"\/><\/amp-img><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Courtesy: Cora Mitchell<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In the softball competition, 92-year-old Barbara Johnson played second base. Johnson expressed her love for the sport and noted the physical demands.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI love everything about softball,\u201d Johnson said. After playing multiple games, Johnson commented, \u201cWe played, what, 2 or 3. No wonder I\u2019m tired.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside class=\"ad-unit ad-unit--mr3_ab\">\n<\/aside>\n<p>Johnson emphasized the importance of staying active as one gets older. \u201cThe most important thing that an old person can do is just stay active. Because if you keep your mind active or your body active, you won\u2019t go down that old age hill quite so fast,\u201d Johnson said.<\/p>\n<p><em><em>All facts in this report were gathered by journalists employed by FOX21.<\/em><em> Artificial intelligence tools were used to reformat information into a news article for our website. 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