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Tennessee Senior Olympics
Coverage of Tennessee Senior Olympics in the Nexus archive.
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- Tennessee Senior Olympics competitors say connection matters as much as medals
Tennessee Senior Olympics competitors emphasize camaraderie and personal growth over winning medals. Participants like Curtis Kinsman, Jerry Howell, Joe Giordano, and Chris Edlin highlight the event's role in fostering connections, overcoming health challenges, and inspiring others through physical activity.
- 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.