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Do you think that life ends at fifty and the fun is over? Do you think that after retirement there are only knitting and soap operas left? Well, looking at these pictures of seniors aging gracefully you'll probably be pleasantly shocked. It turns out, that once you grow old, you have the spare time to actually do what you love, learn new skills, travel, follow your dreams, and become one of the happy people.
If you have your own idea of what does a typical 60-year-old woman look like, you might find that grandma Ruth, who's over 70 and DJ's at a nightclub just denies that. And if you have some thoughts of what does a 60-year-old woman's body looks like, there's Anette, who probably looks even better than you. Then there's Mister Alexander, who's 96 and skis in the Alps while snacking on the best Swiss chocolate, and Pat, who's 81 and frequently skydives.
Still not convinced that growing old is not so bad? Check the photo series created by photographer Vladimir Yakovlev in his Age If Happiness project that will introduce you to many more senior citizens who are rocking their retirement years. Scroll down below to see these interesting photos for yourself!
More info: vladimiryakovlev.ru
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#1
Greta Pontarelly, 61, Pole Dancer
Final score:
184points
Dawn Byrd 10 years ago
Skateboarding? Hell2theno....I can think of better ways to break a hip!
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#2
78-Year-Old Skateboarder Lloyd Kahn Decided That The Time Had Come For Him To Try Skateboarding At 65
Inder Sachdev 8 years ago
उम्र इक अंक है दिमागी अपभ्रंश है जाने वो कौन हैं जो बूढ़े हो जाते हैं अपने ही अंक से पूरे हो जाते हैं.
GaryRumbolo 10 years ago
Photoshop picture. Her legs are 60 years younger then her body. Skin color and texture don't her face or age.
AbdulBaasitIsmail 10 years ago
I don't know why this is so extra-ordinary, there is only one year in which you can "try skateboarding at 65"
#3
102-Year-Old Cyclist Robert Marchand
Gladys Rivera 10 years ago
I love my age of 63. We can do anything!!! God bless you! You are the bomb!
#4
72-Year-Old Ruth Flowers Decided To Become A Club Dj At 68
Inder Sachdev 8 years ago
Great Ruth you are, keep it up and keep defying the age. उम्र इक अंक है दिमागी अपभ्रंश है जाने वो कौन हैं जो बूढ़े हो जाते हैं अपने ही अंक से पूरे हो जाते हैं. Prof. Inder Sachdev
#5
70-Year-Old Annette Larkins Looks Like She Just Turned 40 Thanks To Raw Vegan Diet
Lynda Jervis 9 years ago
I look like that if I stretch my face back dare her to take her hands away !
#6
Doris Long, 100, Took Up Industrial Climbing When She Was 85
Final score:
151points
ElenaVista 10 years ago
Dear Friedrich she is only decending by the rope fixed o the top of the building about 70 m high about 25 stores.
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Jennifer Hamilton 8 years ago
Never too old for adventure, even if others think you're getting senile....
#7
87-Year-Old Ice Skater Yvonne Dowlen
Lynn Poole 10 years ago
Yvonne skates every day during the week. Still spins well, jumps are smaller but her grace and flow on ice is still wonderful.
#8
Duan Tzinfu, 73, Tzinfu Performs Moves That Are So Complex That Even Young Athletes Can’t Compete.
Final score:
143points
LorrieLancaster 10 years ago
I guess I should stop making excuses about getting more flexible :p!!
ConstantGroenendijk 10 years ago
As long as the mind is full of something and the body is willing, there is always somthing to enjoy
EstelleGarcin 10 years ago
Why calling them moves and not asanas? This man practices Hatha yoga
#9
70-Year-Old Dr. Jeffrey Life Started To Take Fitness Pretty Seriously At The Age Of 60
uhmorphous 10 years ago
There are scores of 20-somethings wondering how to get into half the shape you're in. You've got a perfect last name; it says it all.
KennethMason 10 years ago
Dr Life also uses special clinic for HGH and Testosterone shots and that ilk of treatment. Not open to lower income people. Boo !
#10
96-Year-Old Mountain Skier Alexander Rozental
@Daisychain 5 years ago
I really really want that chocolate.... I would totally become a skier to be able to eat that much chocolate!!
#11
78-Year-Old Bodybuilder Jim Morris Became A Vegetarian When He Was 50 And A Vegan 15 Years Later
#12
75 Year Old Wirginia From Poland Decided To Become A Dj Couple Of Years Ago
Final score:
126points
MonaBlankPrywatnie (Submission author) 10 years ago
Photo Mona Blank www.monablank.com https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mona-Blank/870999312911409
ZofiaSzpotowicz 10 years ago
Piekna wspaniala Kobieta , Seniorzy czerpia od Wiki Energie i radosc z Zycia...Usciski dla Wiki , Pozdrawiam
#13
Lynn Ruth Miller, 80, Stand Up Comedian, Started Doing Stand-up Comedy At 70
Final score:
124points
Mia Paschal 4 years ago
Ok, since I know Lynn Ruth personally, now I believe the other portraits on here! She is amazing, by the way, so smart, sharp, and hilarious, and is the hit of every theater festival where I've seen her perform, onstage and off. She is also incredibly kind and generous.
Abdul Baasit Ismail 10 years ago
my grandfather coulda done that before he passed on he was always funny, no youth needed there
#14
61-Year-Old Cindy Joseph Is Active In Physical Fitness, Works As A Photo Model, And Runs A Popular Video Blog
CarolineHart 10 years ago
You are an inspiration , I just want to prove I can do something like you, I am 58 but keep thinking I'm too old!
#15
Madonna Buder, 83, A Marathon Runner And A Nun
#16
Pat And Alicia Moorhead, 81 And 66-Year-Old Skydivers
#17
Women Aikido Group In Novosibirsk. Youngest Member Is 55 Years Old, The Oldest - 75
#18
Paul Fegen, 78, A Magician. Former Multi-millionaire, Now He Makes His Living Doing Card Tricks
OrlyFrank 10 years ago
paul fegen ? LMAO ! This creeper used to hang out at my high school hitting on girls more than half his age. Infamous in Beverly Hills with people of a certain age
Rebecca Bell 7 years ago
And he's a multi-millionaire - and you're not.... Your point?
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Valentin Badich, 75, Dances The Boogie-Woogie, Rockabilly Etc.
Final score:
67points
#20
Jacqueline Murdock Became A Model Being 82 Years Old
#21
Stanislaw Kowalski, 104 Years Old, The Oldest Polish Sprinter
Final score:
34points
MajaVlaisavljevic 10 years ago
congrats!! he doesn' look more than 80-85,,, unless the foto is from younger period?
PatrykWójcik 10 years ago
no this is photo from 2014 year mr kowalski look like on this pic now in youtube are movies from his running in 2014
#22
67 Year Old Lynda Fox Started Riding Horses 5 Years Ago And Now Competes In Dressage
Final score:
33points
#23
This 70 Year Travels Around The Globe Photographing Everywhere He Goes Each Year For Fun And To Help People Become More Creative
Final score:
32points
#24
This 80+ Couple Shares Relationship Wisdom For Troubled Couples
Final score:
24points
#25
Antoni Huczyński (92yrs), Veterinarian From Poland,fitter Than Most Teens
Final score:
20points
#26
Manoel De Oliveira (106 Yrs) The Oldest Active Film Director In The World
Final score:
20points
#27
Ann M. At 61, Started Riding Sport Bikes At Age 57; Including The Odd Track Day.
Final score:
16points
TheAgeofHappiness 10 years ago
Hi Jeff, my name is Yulia, The Age of Happiness project. Do you now Ann? Could you please share her contacts with us? Thanks a lot!
#28
Robert Cortes, 80, Aau Powerlifting Hall Of Fame, 20 World/35 National Titles, 42 World Records
Final score:
13points
#29
Dion Friedland 70 Year Old World Body Building Champion & Mr. Universe
Final score:
9points
Rebecca Martin 2 years ago
Bravo I work with a trainer 3 times a week & love that time & am seeing progress
#30
Yangke Kirana, Indonesia. 63 Year Old Thrill Seeker, Adventurous Grandma.
Final score:
8points
#32
Antoni Huczyński, Poland. 92 Year Old Sportsmen, Known As Dziarski Dziadek (spry Grandfather).
Final score:
7points
#33
Kite Surf Granny. Gerthy Baars At 64 Can Be Found Kite Boarding In Tarifa; Cape Town And Brazil
Final score:
7points
#34
Eloise Snyder, 89, Snow Skiing.
Final score:
6points
Shaaron Evans 8 years ago
Beautiful! She looks so radiant! Hard to believe she's almost 90! Write a book!
#35
Jaque Fresco:Futurist, Social-structural Engineer,architectural-industrial Designer
Final score:
4points
#36
Aleksander Doba, 67 Yo, A Polish Kayaker, Paddled 7,716 Miles Across The Atlantic Ocean
Final score:
4points
#37
Larry Manross, 70, Sales Vp, Former Af Officer, Marathoner
Final score:
4points
#38
Derek Parker, 81, Sailing A 35 Ft Sail Boat On San Francisco Bay Singlehanded
Final score:
4points
#40
Connie Whiteley At 61 She Is Still Actively Barrel Racing And Pole Bending In Rodeos.
Final score:
1point
#41
Julia Vona Took Up Kayaking At Age 68.
Final score:
0points
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jerotex 10 years ago
My father, a retired Forensic Doctor has just finished at 87, his second five year degree in Law. I must yell it to the world Awesome people
JohnWalter 10 years ago
Good for you, man! These old people are really amazing http://bit.ly/1wnWoo7
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HristinaBoyanova 10 years ago
My grandfather Marin is 81 and still teaching children geometry! His students love him!
AinaAmbroszkiewicz 10 years ago
At 67 years old, a Polish kayaker completes the longest open-water kayaking expedition in history.
Aina Ambroszkiewicz 10 years ago
http://adventure.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/adventurers-of-the-year/2015/aleksander-doba/
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VictoriaRenard 10 years ago
I was so excited about Ruth Flowers the DJ. I went to her website and found out she has recently passed away. She is too awesome for words.
jerotex 10 years ago
My father, a retired Forensic Doctor has just finished at 87, his second five year degree in Law. I must yell it to the world Awesome people
JohnWalter 10 years ago
Good for you, man! These old people are really amazing http://bit.ly/1wnWoo7
Load More Replies... HristinaBoyanova 10 years ago
My grandfather Marin is 81 and still teaching children geometry! His students love him!
AinaAmbroszkiewicz 10 years ago
At 67 years old, a Polish kayaker completes the longest open-water kayaking expedition in history.
Aina Ambroszkiewicz 10 years ago
http://adventure.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/adventurers-of-the-year/2015/aleksander-doba/
Load More Replies... VictoriaRenard 10 years ago
I was so excited about Ruth Flowers the DJ. I went to her website and found out she has recently passed away. She is too awesome for words.
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