As we gear up for the Olympics in Beijing, it’s interesting to find that the average age of the 2008 US Olympic Team is 26.8, up from 24 in 1976. The roster includes 3 five time Olympians, 12 four time Olympians, a 56 year old female, and the oldest - a 58 year old male. The thought that only teenagers should be able to compete at such a high level is being blown away by older athletes who are benefiting from improved training and recovery methods. Dara Torres is one of those athletes. She Read More....

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