90-year-old living with multiple sclerosis competes in Tennessee Senior Olympics
A 90-year-old woman with multiple sclerosis, Eleanor Pendergraft, competed in the Tennessee Senior Olympics alongside other seniors in a one-mile power walking event. Participants shared stories of overcoming health challenges, such as surgeries and MS, to pursue athletic goals and build friendships.
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