Cancer Survivor, 60, Training for College Football at 61
Tom Green survived kidney cancer and raised five kids. Now he's chasing a college football record that would make him the oldest player ever to take the field.
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Cancer Survivor, 60, Walks On to College Football Team
Tom Green beat stage-four kidney cancer and decided to chase a dream he'd never gotten the chance to pursue. Now he's suiting up for Division III football at McDaniel College, inspiring teammates young enough to be his grandchildren.
72-Year-Old Woman Learns to Drive After School Rejected Her
When a driving school turned away 72-year-old Vidya Kaur for being "too old," she bought her own car and taught herself. Today, she confidently navigates Jammu's busy streets at speeds up to 120 km/h.
Dutch Skater Jorrit Bergsma Wins Olympic Gold at Age 40
A 40-year-old speed skater just became the oldest athlete ever to win Olympic gold in his sport. Jorrit Bergsma's victory proves that peak performance doesn't have an expiration date.
47-Year-Old Cancer Survivor Wins Bare-Knuckle Title
Andre Arlovski, who beat cancer three times, just became bare-knuckle boxing's heavyweight champion at age 47. His message to others fighting cancer: "Don't give up."
Justin Rose, 45, Sets Record in Dominant Torrey Pines Win
England's Justin Rose just proved that age is just a number, crushing the field by seven shots to win the Farmers Insurance Open with a tournament record score. At 45, he's showing the golf world he's far from finished.