for One Word Sunday: Olympic
Olympic
Posted: June 21, 2020 in One Word SundayTags: #OWS, medals, olympic, One Word Sunday, One Word Sunday: olympic, track and field
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Tags: #OWS, medals, olympic, One Word Sunday, One Word Sunday: olympic, track and field
This, that and the other thing 
Sad to think about the athletes who have to train for another year. Nice photo.
Nooo – you can’t just leave it there with one word! There is a story here. Please tell!
OK, Joanne. Up until recently, my mom (and for a time, my dad) participated in the Senior Olympics (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Senior_Olympics), my mom setting records for her age group in javelin and discus all the time. One year I was visiting when they were going to a track meet and my dad urged me to compete in the sprints, something I’d done through college. I did and in the fun events such as softball throw, agility, etc. Between that and another time I competed, I came away with a number of gold medals, a few of which are featured here with my track shoes, shoes I might add that I got after these two events, planning to compete more, and have never used. 🙂
That is really cool!! I’m actually familiar with the Senior Games, although I’ve never attended an event. You have the hardware to show for your efforts!! 👏
My mom amassed so many gold medals that she gave lots of them to a teacher who used them as rewards for her students. 🙂
Awww – that’s really nice!
True, but at least they don’t have to wait four more years!
That’s true.
Come on Janet, we need to know more! Please!?!?
Here’s what I replied to Joanne. Up until fairly recently, my mom (and for a time, my dad) participated in the Senior Olympics (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Senior_Olympics), my mom setting records for her age group in javelin and discus all the time. One year I was visiting when they were going to a track meet and my dad urged me to compete in the sprints, something I’d done through college. I did and in the fun events such as softball throw, agility, etc. Between that and another time I competed, I came away with a number of gold medals, a few of which are featured here with my track shoes, shoes I might add that I got after these two events, planning to compete more, and have never used. 🙂
Bravo! To the three of you!
What’s the story??
Up until fairly recently, my mom (and for a time, my dad) participated in the Senior Olympics (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Senior_Olympics), my mom setting records for her age group in javelin and discus all the time. One year I was visiting when they were going to a track meet and my dad urged me to compete in the sprints, something I’d done through college. I did and in the fun events such as softball throw, agility, etc. Between that and another time I competed, I came away with a number of gold medals, a few of which are featured here with my track shoes, shoes I might add that I got after these two events, planning to compete more, and have never used. 🙂
Oh brilliant, Janet! Talented girl
wow, and I wondered whose they were. chapeau! for you and your parents. this sounds like great fun.
It is and I may start again one of these days.
A lovely image – great colours and quite intriguing. Congratulations on getting involved, and there’s still time to use those shoes 🙂
Thanks, Debbie. I was stumped for quite awhile and then realized I actually had (Senior) Olympic medals to photograph. 🙂
Thanks for sharing your personal story!
Impressive! Wonderful stories to share, Janet.
Thanks, Amy. I was just glad to have something to use for the prompt/challenge! 🙂
Oh, wow, impressive. Let us know when you put those snazzy shoes back on so we can cheer you on even from afar. 🙂
Will do, Judy. 🙂
Beautiful photo, Janet. What an impressive family. 👏🏻
Awww, thanks, Sylvia. My mom’s a better athlete for a woman than my dad is for a man, but he’s always delighted in her prowess. She’s the champ of the field events, I’m a sprinter.
I have no sport skills but I appreciate those who do. It’s such a discipline.
Bravo to you and your parents for your wins. I’m sure there were many
hours of practice. Bravo!!! 👍😎
There were for my parents, but not for me. I hadn’t planned to participate until my dad mentioned it and was just going to watch and cheer them on. I was sore for a few days afterwards, that’s for sure!!
I’m impressed with their ability to do the challenges. 👍🏻 I’d be siper sore too. lol
Nice shot! Nice bit of family history here. Wonderful!
Thanks!
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