World Masters Games 2005

This July, the 6th World Masters Games will be held in Edmonton, Alberta. Now, “Masters” doesn’t mean you’re necessarily the best. It’s a term usually applied to athletes who are a little older than the average professional. In road races, for example, a master is usually anyone 40 or over (that’s me waving hello!). But in some events, such as aquatics, you can be a master at just 25.

The World Masters Games will bring together more than 20,000 spectators and participants (many are both) to compete in 27 sports over ten days. Billed as the largest multi-sport festival on Earth, these games truly are an Olympiad for the masses!