Fay Bond has never been one for idleness. Now, despite her age, that hasn’t changed much.

For about 50 years, Bond taught water aerobics and stretch classes, and she was an avid gardener and member of a walking club. When the local health club opened in her hometown of Oriental, North Carolina, decades ago, Bond and her husband were the first to enroll.

She shies away from calling herself athletic and instead says she’s simply been in tune with her body for more than 100 years. “I’ve always been aware of when I’ve needed to put off a little weight or put on a little weight, and be active,” she tells TODAY.com.

This month, at 101, Bond will compete in the 2025 National Senior Games in the discus, long jump and shot put events for the fourth time. More than 12,400 athletes between the

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