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Charlotte High School in Punta Gorda played host to the Charlotte County “Fit for Life” Senior Games Track and Field event Saturday. Charlotte County resident Bill Rothley is seen here at the games in the discus competition. Competitive seniors from around the state participated in discus, long jump, shot put, high jump and the 1500-, 800-, 400-, 200- and 100-meter events.

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Volunteering for the Senior Games are Charlotte High School students Zackery Kennedy, Michael D’Alessandro, Emilie Booth and Willie Emerson Jr.

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Competing in the 100-meter run in the 81-plus category is Nuri Sabuncu, who will travel to Spain March 20 to compete in the European Indoor Seniors Championship.

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A combined group of runners in age groups 65- to 80-year-olds and 81 and up heads for the finish line in the 100-meter run.

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Crossing the finish line in first place for the 100-meter run in the 70-74 age group is 70-year-old Hank Lyle; and, coming in second, is 72-year-old Ronald George.

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Naples resident Leon Savenas, who is also the assistant coach for the Naples High School track team, stretches out for the 400-meter run.