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Mikayla Stanek (Smitten Kitten); Vanessa Beardsley (Catzen)
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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.