athletes

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Neither the athletes taking part, nor the invite-only crowd in Vegas, seem to be deterred.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Masters athletes experience a 5% to 6% decline in performance per decade, significantly less than the 10% to 12% for non-training individuals.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

"To compete with Western athletes in terms of physical condition, they would need comprehensive management, including a meat-heavy diet and sufficient nutrition, but in most cases that is not possible."

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Top women athletes include four-time world champion swimmer Megan Romano and sprinters Shania Collins and Taylor Anderson.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

By the end of the Olympic Games, those same athletes left the stadium with a new flag and a new name: Zambia.”

From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia