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Seguin man wins gold medal at Senior Games

Seguin, TX, USA / Seguin Today
Seguin man wins gold medal at Senior Games


(Fort Lauderdale, FL) — A Seguin man is using his golden years to go for the gold.

Vernon Roberts recently earned a gold medal at the National Senior Games, held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.  

Roberts participated in the Barebow Compound Archery category.  His scores placed him atop the medal podium.  

In addition to his top finish at the Senior Games, Roberts also qualified for next year’s event in Pennsylvania. He is currently entered in the Huntsman Senior World Games, which will be held this October in St. George, Utah.

The National Senior Games event was once known as the Senior Olympics, but it went through a name change in the 1990s.  The games are hosted by the National Senior Games Association (NSGA) as a way to encourage adults to lead an active and health lifestyle.

There were more than 12,000 senior athletes participating at the 2022 games, which included 21 different sports as part of the competition.  

NSGA Member Organizations hold annual games with qualifying competitions in the year preceding The Games. Athletes that meet specific criteria, while participating in the State Senior Games qualify to participate. To date, the NSGA has held 17 summer national championships.

The 2023 National Senior Games will be held next summer in Pittsburgh, PA.