Photojournalist Susana Girón reveals masters track with keen eye
A new site (to me) called Geographical has a great overview of masters athletics. It says: “Photojournalist Susana Girón spent two years following some of the best of Europe’s athletes to various meets – Spain’s athletes in particular – visually documenting the passion for competition that still burns fiercely within them. At the last European Championship in Ancona, Italy, at the end of March this year, Spain had 93 septuagenarian athletes, 30 in the over-80s category, three over the age of 90, and one in the over-95 section – Valentin Huch of Barcelona, who, at a sprightly 97 years old, took a bronze medal in the long jump, silver medals in the triple jump, discus and shot put, and a gold medal in the hammer throw.”
Susana loves odd angles, but they work for the subject. We’re all odd, right?
The story continued:
“‘Sport in the elderly is not simply an issue of health,’ says Girón. ‘It is said that once you become older, you stop dreaming and become less passionate about things. The bodies of these athletes might dwindle with each year, but the passion with which they live and face the events remains stronger than ever, especially as they become aware that every championship might be their last. Living with passion means to remain forever young.’”
Susana nailed it.
Thanks for focusing on us!
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I love that there was a bronze medal given out in the M95 long jump.
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