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Yahoo
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Meet the 91-year-old athlete who made Peloton rewrite the rules
At 91, Dottie Dorion has ridden her Peloton bike more than 2,900 times. But when the fitness company's age categories topped out at 60-plus, the veteran athlete decided she wasn't going to compete quietly with "those young 80-year-olds." After a 14-month campaign that involved lawyers and letters, Dorion successfully pushed Peloton to create new age brackets for riders 90 and older. Dorion maintains an active lifestyle that includes yoga classes, weight workouts and daily rides on her Peloton. The routine reflects a commitment to fitness that began in childhood, when she spent entire days outdoors before television became commonplace. "We didn't have TV. So, you know, we were outside all the time," Dorion said. "We'd go out in the morning, we'd come back when the dinner bell rang at night." Dorion's athletic achievements span decades and include approximately 250 marathons and triathlons, including three Ironman competitions. She completed her first Ironman in 1985 at age 52, after learning to swim specifically for the event. "I said, oh my God, I've gotta learn how to swim," Dorion recalled. "So I did, I learned how to swim." How Dorion advocated for seniors to Peloton Peloton organizes riders into age groups for peer comparison and competition, but only about 6% of users are over 65. When Dorion discovered the maximum age category was 60-plus, she wasn't happy about having to compete with younger people. In a letter to Peloton's CEO last year, Dorion wrote: "I have owned a Peloton cycle since December 2018. I am very serious about maintaining fitness." The initial response was silence. Dorion then enlisted legal help, leading to months of correspondence before Peloton agreed to add both 90-plus and 100-plus age categories. "What took you so long?" was Dorion's response to the final approval email. Dorion was grateful that her persistence paid off. "You can never give up," Dorion said. "If you're doing the right things for the right reasons, it's gonna turn out well." Detroit lawnmower gang still going strong after 15 years Legendary singer Ozzy Osbourne dies at 76 Sneak peek: The Case of the Black Swan (Part 1)
CBS News
15 hours ago
- Health
- CBS News
Meet the 91-year-old athlete who pushed Peloton to add senior age categories: "You can never give up"
At 91, Dottie Dorion has ridden her Peloton bike more than 2,900 times. But when the fitness company's age categories topped out at 60-plus, the veteran athlete decided she wasn't going to compete quietly with "those young 80-year-olds." After a 14-month campaign that involved lawyers and letters, Dorion successfully pushed Peloton to create new age brackets for riders 90 and older. Dorion maintains an active lifestyle that includes yoga classes, weight workouts and daily rides on her Peloton. The routine reflects a commitment to fitness that began in childhood, when she spent entire days outdoors before television became commonplace. "We didn't have TV. So, you know, we were outside all the time," Dorion said. "We'd go out in the morning, we'd come back when the dinner bell rang at night." Dorion's athletic achievements span decades and include approximately 250 marathons and triathlons, including three Ironman competitions. She completed her first Ironman in 1985 at age 52, after learning to swim specifically for the event. "I said, oh my God, I've gotta learn how to swim," Dorion recalled. "So I did, I learned how to swim." Peloton organizes riders into age groups for peer comparison and competition, but only about 6% of users are over 65. When Dorion discovered the maximum age category was 60-plus, she wasn't happy about having to compete with younger people. In a letter to Peloton's CEO last year, Dorion wrote: "I have owned a Peloton cycle since December 2018. I am very serious about maintaining fitness." The initial response was silence. Dorion then enlisted legal help, leading to months of correspondence before Peloton agreed to add both 90-plus and 100-plus age categories. "What took you so long?" was Dorion's response to the final approval email. Dorion was grateful that her persistence paid off. "You can never give up," Dorion said. "If you're doing the right things for the right reasons, it's gonna turn out well."
France 24
a day ago
- Sport
- France 24
Kenya athletics trials under shadow of Chepngetich suspension
Chepngetich, 30, tested positive for the banned diuretic hydrochlorothiazide on March 14, according to the Athletics Integrity Unit. It threatens to destroy a career that has seen her win the 2019 world marathon title in Doha and set the marathon world record in Chicago last October at 2hr 09min 56sec, making her the first woman to run the distance under 2hr 10min. Her case has also cast a shadow over Kenya's preparation for the World Championships in Tokyo from September 13 to 25. Few in the Kenyan sports community have been willing to talk about the case. "It has increased suspicions that it is still a big issue. The authorities still have a lot more to do in the fight against doping," a former Kenyan world champion, who requested anonymity, told AFP. Kenya has invested massively to clean up its image after a string of doping scandals around the 2016 Rio Olympics led to it being declared non-compliant by the World Anti-Doping Agency. Nearly 130 Kenyan athletes, mainly long-distance runners, have been sanctioned for drugs offences since 2017, and Kenya has put in place a $25 million, five-year programme to attempt to combat the problem. In June 2024, Kenya handed out its first lifetime ban to marathon runner Beatrice Toroitich and a six-year ban to 10km record-holder Rhonex Kipruto. Kenyan sports lawyer Sarah Ochwada said Kenya has made significant strides. "Anti-doping is a complex system. It is a mix of bio-chemistry and medico-legal regulations," said Ochwada, who has represented several athletes suspended for doping including Rita Jeptoo, Ferdinand Omanyala, and Mark Otieno. "With more testing, the system is likely to catch both inadvertent and intentional anti-doping rule violators," she said, adding that it was up to Kenyan athletes to take "destiny into their own hands" and make sure they don't accidentally break the rules. Diuretics are banned because they can be used to rapidly lose weight or to flush out signs of performance-enhancing drugs. Athletics Kenya still has high hopes of success at the World Championships 10 years after it stunned the world by claiming the overall title for the first time in Beijing with seven golds, six silvers and three bronzes. Among the athletes expected to shine on Tuesday include rising 1,500m star Phanuel Kipkosgei Koech, the 18-year-old who upset Britain's reigning world champion Josh Kerr at the London Diamond League on Saturday.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Kenya athletics trials under shadow of Chepngetich suspension
Kenya held trials for the World Athletics Championships on Tuesday under the cloud of renewed doping concerns after women's marathon world record holder Ruth Chepngetich was provisionally suspended last week. Chepngetich, 30, tested positive for the banned diuretic hydrochlorothiazide on March 14, according to the Athletics Integrity Unit. It threatens to destroy a career that has seen her win the 2019 world marathon title in Doha and set the marathon world record in Chicago last October at 2hr 09min 56sec, making her the first woman to run the distance under 2hr 10min. Her case has also cast a shadow over Kenya's preparation for the World Championships in Tokyo from September 13 to 25. Few in the Kenyan sports community have been willing to talk about the case. "It has increased suspicions that it is still a big issue. The authorities still have a lot more to do in the fight against doping," a former Kenyan world champion, who requested anonymity, told AFP. Kenya has invested massively to clean up its image after a string of doping scandals around the 2016 Rio Olympics led to it being declared non-compliant by the World Anti-Doping Agency. Nearly 130 Kenyan athletes, mainly long-distance runners, have been sanctioned for drugs offences since 2017, and Kenya has put in place a $25 million, five-year programme to attempt to combat the problem. In June 2024, Kenya handed out its first lifetime ban to marathon runner Beatrice Toroitich and a six-year ban to 10km record-holder Rhonex Kipruto. Kenyan sports lawyer Sarah Ochwada said Kenya has made significant strides. "Anti-doping is a complex system. It is a mix of bio-chemistry and medico-legal regulations," said Ochwada, who has represented several athletes suspended for doping including Rita Jeptoo, Ferdinand Omanyala, and Mark Otieno. "With more testing, the system is likely to catch both inadvertent and intentional anti-doping rule violators," she said, adding that it was up to Kenyan athletes to take "destiny into their own hands" and make sure they don't accidentally break the rules. Diuretics are banned because they can be used to rapidly lose weight or to flush out signs of performance-enhancing drugs. Athletics Kenya still has high hopes of success at the World Championships 10 years after it stunned the world by claiming the overall title for the first time in Beijing with seven golds, six silvers and three bronzes. Among the athletes expected to shine on Tuesday include rising 1,500m star Phanuel Kipkosgei Koech, the 18-year-old who upset Britain's reigning world champion Josh Kerr at the London Diamond League on Saturday. aik/er/rbu/gj
Yahoo
a day ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Man running marathon in every English city heads to Worcester
A MAN attempting to run a marathon in every English city for charity is coming to Worcester. Adam Rodriguez, 28, will be completing the fourth city on his list - Worcester - on Saturday, July 26. His monumental 55 marathons in one year challenge is in aid of Move Against Cancer. He started on Saturday, July 5 in Hereford. Mr Rodriguez said: "I'm passionate about trying to raise money for Move Against Cancer because they bring hope, movement and community to people navigating the weight of cancer, reminding us that no one goes through it alone. "A few years ago my mother bravely battled large B-cell lymphoma in 3 places and while she survived, the journey tested every part of our family. "I'm doing this challenge to see every corner of England, to test both my body and my mind, and to embrace the adventure that comes with pushing beyond comfort - one marathon, once city, and one story at a time." His final marathon of the challenge will take place on June 28, 2026, in Salisbury. He will run a marathon in London the day prior to finish on back-to-back marathons. READ MORE: Scenic River Severn and canal walk to support St Richard's Hospice READ MORE: Thousands thanked for unwavering support of air ambulance charity READ MORE: South Worcestershire's best and worst GP surgeries revealed after annual survey Being full-time employed, Adam will be running every marathon of the challenge on either a Saturday or a Sunday. "I've always been active and I've always loved running," he added. "In terms of the fitness side of things, I've run many marathons and half marathons before. Although it won't be easy I'm confident I can make it work." CONFIDENT: While he accepts it will be a tough, Adam Rodriguez is confident of making his challenge work (Image: Supplied) Along the way, Mr Rodriquez will be meeting with ambassadors and participants from the charity's 5k initiative. "It's going to be such an honour joining the participants and ambassadors across the country," he said. "These are the people creating community, encouragement and strength at a local level. "I'm excited to hear their stories, share the miles with them and highlight the real impact Move Against Cancer is making on the ground." His mother, Sharon, added: "Adam loves a challenge. I have every faith he will complete this and look forward to watching his journey."
