What older athletes teach us about longevity

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What does it take to become an athlete at 70, 80, or even 90? Five older Americans prove that it's never too late to start and that exercising "is the most powerful drug for longevity." They've set goals, built community, and found purpose through sports such as swimming, track, table tennis, and powerlifting.

My son is a recruited college athlete at Stanford. Imposter syndrome almost led him to drop out.

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a discus player at Stanford
The author's son (not pictured) is a college athlete at Stanford.

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Serena Williams made a subtle business move at the 2024 US Open

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Serena Williams attends the 2024 US Open.
Serena Williams attends the 2024 US Open while wearing Wyn Beauty.

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A woman won gold at the Olympics by eating more and exercising less to gain 22 pounds

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Ellie Aldridge raising her fist at the kitefoiling race at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Ellie Aldridge won an Olympic gold medal in kitefoiling after putting on 22 pounds.

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The UK's Fittest Man consumes 5,000 calories a day — mostly carbs. He shares how he trains, eats, and recovers to prepare for the CrossFit games.

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As the UK's Fittest Man for 2024, Harry Lightfoot trains for up to six hours a day.

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The UK's Fittest Woman uses rucking to get fitter and stronger. Here's how she's training for the CrossFit Games.

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Side by side of Aimee Cringle, a CrossFit athlete, as she works out in a gym.
Aimee Cringle is a 25-year-old British CrossFit athlete.

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World-record-holding American shot-putter Ryan Crouser prepared for the Olympics by eating 5,000 calories and training 8 hours a day

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A Team USA weightlifter on course for gold at the Olympics takes a relaxed approach to training. She balances rest, work, and longevity.

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Olivia Reeves broke an American record in June, lifting 332 pounds, or about 150 kilograms, in the clean-and-jerk category.

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I'm an Olympic athlete heading to Paris this summer, but I'm also a medical student. Here's how I pursue both dreams.

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Kat Holmes in her fencing outfit
Kat Holmes is an Olympic fencer.

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How Hoka became a billion-dollar brand by selling comfort

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Hoka was founded a little over a decade ago and is already worth more than $1 billion. We explore the shoe's design and what makes the brand stand out from its competitors.

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