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Jacksonville woman making history by competing as a powerlifter at the National Senior Games

Published: July 27, 2025 at 10:39 AM

A Jacksonville woman is heading to the National Senior Games in Iowa to compete in powerlifting and is going to be a part of history. At 57 years old, Janell Thomas is participating in the National Senior Games in Iowa as a powerlifter.

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