MN Senior Games Are Running Strong On Saturday [PHOTOS]

ST. CLOUD (WJON News) -- The Senior Games are in full swing on Saturday will with a host of events.

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There was Track & Field, plus Powerwalking at the Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School, Pickleball at Sta Fit in Sartell, Softball at the Whitney Fields, and Volleyball at the Whitney Center. 706 athletes from 24 states, and 118 Minnesota Cities are taking part.

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Paul Habstritt, WJON

There are six athletes over the age of 90 with the oldest being 97 taking part in bowling. The games wrap up on Sunday with Mixed Pickleball and Swimming.

Paul Habstritt, WJON

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