As spokesperson for the National Senior Games 2023, journalist Katie Couric shares stories of inspiring older athletes.
I love the message of staying vibrant and healthy, she says.
Particularly now that Im 66, so Im one of the people who is aging and staying very active.
And at 94,Dwight Smithwill be competing for gold in basketball alongside his son, Terry.
His granddaughter, Christie, will be making her Senior Games debut in pickleball.
But sport is only part of itits being with other people.
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Shes also working on her balance, conscious of its growing importance later in life to prevent falls.
And, like most of us, shes trying to actually stretch regularly.
I pity the fool.
But, she acknowledges that such stereotypes absolutely exist.
We have to fight against the tendency to underestimate older people, or infantilize them, she says.
I get really mad when people say Oh, shes so cute about somebody whos really accomplished.
We have to fight against the tendency to underestimate older people, or infantilize them.
Katie Couric
Her advice?
Its never too late to start getting activewhether thats swimming, pickleball, or something else entirely.
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Dont let some sort of theoretical clock or calendar stop you, she says.
We continue to be really capable.
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