Saturday Sharing: I Want To Be Like Olga!
- By LJ Metz
- Published 04/2/2011
LJ Metz
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Are you afraid of growing old? If you’re not, then you’re probably too young to worry about it yet. For the rest of us, especially those who have witnessed once active grandparents or parents struggle through the frustrations of aging: loss of mobility, cognitive difficulties and probably most frustrating of all, loss of a sense of purpose—I’m sharing a story that will uplift and hopefully leave you a bit more positive about your future.
Olga Kotelko began competing in track and field 14 years ago. Among other things, she competes in sprints, long jump, high jump and hammer throw. She holds several world records and has over 600 gold medals.
Olga is 91-years-old!
While her physical accomplishment is amazing, what’s most significant to me is that at an age when many of us would be content to coast on past accomplishments, she found new purpose and passion for life.
I want to be like Olga!
Click here to watch Olga's interview on YouTube.
Olga is 91-years-old!
Which means she began competing when she was 77-years-old!
While her physical accomplishment is amazing, what’s most significant to me is that at an age when many of us would be content to coast on past accomplishments, she found new purpose and passion for life.
I want to be like Olga!
Click here to watch Olga's interview on YouTube.