AthleForte Athlete Spotlight Series
The AthleForte Athlete Spotlight celebrates athletes who continue to train, compete, and push their limits long after most people believe their best years are behind them.
From sprinters and throwers to cyclists, runners, and strength athletes, these profiles highlight the mindset, discipline, and passion that define lifelong competitors.
Whether chasing personal records, national championships, or simply the joy of movement, these athletes remind us that performance has no expiration date.
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Current Athlete Spotlights
Ken Stone — Masters Track & Field Writer, Athlete & Historian
Ken Stone has spent decades helping tell the story of masters track and field—not just through his own participation, but through his writing, reporting, and dedication to preserving the sport’s history. As both an athlete and a storyteller, Ken has helped shine a light on the people, performances, and personalities that make masters athletics so meaningful. His story is a reminder that the sport is built not only by those who compete, but also by those who document it, support it, and help others see why it matters.
Andre van Wort — Masters Track & Field Athlete
Andre van Wort’s story is one of persistence, discipline, and staying committed to the competitive life. As a masters athlete, Andre continues to train, compete, and challenge himself while showing that age does not have to limit ambition. His approach reflects the steady mindset required to keep improving, keep showing up, and keep pursuing performance year after year. His journey is a reminder that masters track and field is not just about results—it’s about longevity, consistency, and the refusal to step away from the athlete within.
Vincent Gulley — Runner, Ultra-Endurance Athlete & Coach
Vincent Gulley didn’t begin running until age 56. After the loss of his brother, he made a decision to change his life, saying simply, “I want to live.” Since then, Vincent has become a certified running coach, completed a 100-mile trail race, and continues to train, compete, and inspire others through the Senior Games and beyond. His story is a reminder that it’s never too late to start—and that sometimes the greatest competition is against the person you used to be.
Ronald Humphrey — Built on Consistency
Ronald Humphry represents the side of performance most people overlook—the willingness to stay in it. Not for recognition, not for headlines, but for the personal standard that never really turns off. His approach isn’t built on shortcuts or trends. It’s built on consistency, self-awareness, and the discipline to keep showing up, even when progress isn’t linear. In a space where many chase quick gains, Ronald embodies something more durable—the long game of staying competitive, capable, and committed.
Damien Leake — Still Chasing the Edge at 70
Damien Leake isn’t chasing participation—he’s chasing precision. After stepping away from sprinting for nearly three decades, he returned not just to compete, but to test the limits of what’s still possible at 70. The results speak for themselves: world-class performances, a silver medal on the global stage, and a near miss of a world record by fractions of a second. But what stands out isn’t just the times—it’s the intent behind them. Every session, every race, every adjustment is part of a deliberate pursuit to refine, not just perform.
Natalie Grabow — Triathlete Started at 59 
Natalie Grabow didn’t start in triathlon until 59—learning to swim before ever racing. Within two years, she had qualified for the Ironman World Championships. What stands out isn’t just how she started, but how she’s sustained it—through consistency, discipline, and a mindset that doesn’t quit.
David Henry — Still Performing
David Henry continues to compete at a high level in the 200m and 400m, including being part of a world record 4x200 relay team at the World Masters Athletics Championships.
His approach to training, preparation, and longevity reflects what it takes to continue performing over time.
Wayne Fisher — Masters Sprinter (M70)
Wayne Fisher didn’t run track in high school.
No one ever told him he should.
Today, at age 70, he’s still chasing qualifying standards and refining the discipline required to run fast.
LaShonda McPeak — Masters Track & Field Athlete
For LaShonda McPeak, training is about more than medals.
It’s about discipline, growth, and showing what is possible when athletes refuse to let age define their limits.