Seniors shine at Bucks County event

Gerry Bennett, center, and Brian Fitting were neck and neck during the 100-meter dash.

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Gerry Bennett, left, crosses the line ahead of Brian Fitting to win the the first heat of the 100-meter dash.

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John Schwartz,63, lets loose during the shot put.

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Anabelle Broadbent competes in the 1-mile run.

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Will Kirk competes in the discus event.

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Scott Sugarman finished with a time of 1:52 in the 400-meter run.

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Brian Fitting is the first on the track to warm up for the 1-mile run.

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Will Kirk is all smiles before the start of the Bucks County Senior Games track and field events June 8.

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George Shackett competes during the long jump.

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Nancy Scudero lands during her first attempt at the long jump.

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First-place finisher Cindy Bofinger crosses the line in 18:03, ahead of Anabelle Broadbent in the 100-meter dash.

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Scott Sugarman competes in the 400-meter dash.

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Peter Merena jumps 7 feet, 9 inches in the long jump.

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The track reflects off Dave Broadbent’s glasses during the 100-meter run.

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Vitaly Belotserkovsky finishes first in the second heat of the 100-meter dash.

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Posted Thursday, June 13, 2024 12:27 am

Bucks County Senior Games men’s age 70-79 billiards medalists, from left: Dale Carlen, gold; Dominick DiSalvo, silver, and George Stevenson, bronze.

Winners crowned in Senior Games billiards, bocce tournaments

The 2024 Bucks County Senior Games, held June 5-11, offered adults ages 50 and older an opportunity to participate in a range of friendly competitions, including billiards, bowling, track and field, pickleball, bocce, football throw, chess, golf and more.

The mission of the Senior Games is to highlight the importance of staying physically fit and active at any age. The event was hosted by the Bucks County Area Agency on Aging and presented in partnership with the Bucks County Foundation for Aging, Bucks County Department of Parks and Recreation, Bucks County Community College and the Senior Games Committee.

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Seniors shine at Bucks County event

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