Northern Fauquier Community Park, in Marshall, Va., hosted 10K and 20K cycling events in the Northern Virginia Senior Olympics' second day of competition, Sun., Sept. 16. This is the 30th year of the fall event.
According to a press release, 32 seniors, ages 50-79, competed in the 10K cycling event, and 45 competed in the 20K race. Five Arlingtonians in various age groups took gold.
Gold medalists, 10K women's competition by age group:
- 50-54, Margie Golden, Alexandria
- 55-59, Patricia Van Houten, Oakton,
- 60-64, Pam Joseph, Leesburg,
- 75-79, Joyce Tobias, Haymarket;
Gold medalists, 10K men's competition by age group:
- 55-59, Jim Gleason, Fairfax
- 60-64, Christopher Randall, Arlington
- 65-69, David Jerome, Haymarket
- 70-74, Kenneth Weinzapfel, Gainesville
- 75-79, Terence McCarthy, Leesburg.
Gold medalists, 20K, women's competition by age group:
- 50-54, Margie Golden, Alexandria
- 55-59, Karen Sullivan, Arlington
- 60-64, Hannah Phillips, Arlington
- 65-69, Lynn Saunders, Gainesville
- 70-74, Susan Lucas, Gainesville
- 75-79, Joyce Tobias, Haymarket
Gold medalists, 20K, men's competition by age group:
- 50-54, Jerry Reid, Arlington
- 55-59, Jim Gleason, Reston
- 60-64, Peter Berty, Arlington
- 65-69, David Jerome, Haymarket
- 70-74, Kenneth Weinzapfel, Gainesville
- 75-79, Terence McCarthy, Leesburg
Results in the following events can be found on the NVSO website:
NVSO committee chair Jack Hobbs reported record high participation this year.
“We have a 20 percent increase in overall participation with some events doubling in size, ” Hobbs said in a statement. “Last year 641 seniors (50+) participated, and this year, by the time we count onsite registration, the numbers will easily reach 800."
NVSO exists to offer residents of northern Virginia 50 years old and over a chance to meet one another and compete. The annual September event promotes health, makes the public aware of the senior population's abilities, and promotes the use of recreation facilities in the region, the NVSO website says.
Additional events continue through Sept. 26. For a daily schedule of events, check the website at www.nvso,us or call 703-228-4721.
