It’s a fact that Age truly is only a number, and you know “old” athletes have proven this throughout the years. While coming to the reality that there are athletes or great people who have defied expectations and hapily set remarkable records in their later years. While, speaking interestingly, How old are you? Do you think you’re too old to pursue your dreams? Don’t answer now. Please read the beautiful stories of these athletes; then, we’ll revisit this question.
Lindsey Jacobellis and Nick Baumgartner
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These two American snowboarders are younger than the other athletes on this list, but their story is just as great. As you know. they did not allow their ages to stop them from dreaming. While speaking about Lindsey, 36, and Nick, 40, made history during the 2022 Beijing Olympics after winning gold at the mixed team snowboard cross event.
Lindsey won this medal at the back of bagging a gold medal at the Winter Games. Furthermore, her achievement made her the oldest snowboarder to win a medal at the Olympic Winter Games. Well, this is also a lesson for the sport betting fans who wager on such tournaments. Yes, anything is possible and age is not a limit and it’s just a number.
Don Pellmann
Don Pellmann, who since childhood had a strong passion for sports. A true dream and if he/she is followed genuinely, the dream becomes true. Yes, in his case, he has been admitted to being a high jumper during his high school years. However, he decided not to pursue his passion once he completed high school. Also, he chose to put all his energy into his day job instead of pursuing other career options.
After his retirement in 1970, Pellmann reignited his passion for athletics. His passion motivated him to take part in the San Diego Senior Games on September 20, 2015. Pellmann’s amazing performance during the games solidified his status as a record-breaking athlete with five new records.
To illustrate, he completed the 100-meter race in an impressive 26.99 seconds. With a view point of anything in life, it will come true and in his case, he set a record for the 100 and older category. He beat Japan’s Hidekichi Miyazaki’s record by a whopping 2.84 seconds.
Moreover, Pellmann moved on to set a high jump record by becoming the first centenarian to clear an official height. Pellmann set records in other games such as long jump, discus throw, and shot put events. These achievements earned him the USATF “Athlete of the Week” title. Pellmann passed on October 11, 2020, aged 105.
Albert Hughes Jr.
Albert Hughes Jr. broke the Guinness World Record when he became the world’s oldest boxer at – believe it or not – aged 70. He was determined to break this record and started training with the help of his son, who was a military veteran. Unfortunately, his son took his own life before the match took place.
After this unfortunate event, Hughes wanted to quit. But decided to go on with the fight in honor of his son.
Before the famous fight, Hughes claimed he wasn’t doing it for the admiration and the greatest attention. In December 2019, he won the fight against a 43-year-old boxer and earned the title of the oldest boxer.
On the other hand, If you were wagering on this fight on Betway, would you have bet on Hughes to win the fight?
Final Thoughts
These record-breaking athletes have confirmed that determination, passion, as well as perseverance, are key to anybody’s success. One thing you should remember is our question? You have no excuse! You can get inspiration from these athletes, who did not allow their age to limit them. Now, go pursue that dream. Will you?
