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PHOTOS BY DAVID SMITH

1. A “Parade of Athletes” ushers in the Mid-Carolina Senior Games at Pope Air Force Base. The events were held between March 29 through April 13, and all participants are at least 55 years old.

2. Rosa Torry, 78, of Fayetteville, focuses before tossing a shot put.

3. Popular athlete Martha Avery, 87, of Erwin, shows her peers how to put some power behind your softball throw.

4. Bill Smith, 72, competed in the shot put.

5. Annie Smith, 75, of Dunn, concentrates on her football-throwing technique.