Cobb athletes compete in 'Senior Games'

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Cobb athletes compete in 'Senior Games'

Cobb seniors compete in 'Olympics'

A group of senior men huddle on the field during the softball hit contest.

67-year-old Mary Herbert of Kennesaw lets loose in the shot put.

Ed Wells, 74, of Marietta, participates in the soft ball hit. Wells has participated every year.

87-year-old Inez Livingston of Smyrna gives it her best in the softball hit.

The ribbons and medals awarded to athletes in the 18th annual Cobb Senior Games make a colorful display. The games, sponsored by the Marietta Parks and Recreation, are open to anyone 50 or older, and you don't have to live in Cobb County to participate. This year's games began in late April and will conclude on Friday at Laurel Park in Marietta with various events including a horseshoe toss, a fishing tournament, hog calling and corn shucking.

Sheila Payne, 69, from Roswell, gets on her batting gloves in the dugout before taking her turn in the softball hit.

Lida Neisler, 73, of Smyrna, lets loose in the shot put.

John Ford (left), 81, Bob Babcock, 75, Owen Morris, 82, and Don Orr, 74 prepare to compete in the softball throw.

Inez Livingston, 87, of Smyrna, gets ready to go home with her medal after placing in the softball hit. Livingston has competed in every Cobb Senior Games since it began.

Lida Neisler, 73, of Smyrna, left, gets a hug from daughter Pam Howard, facing camera, after Neisler won several medals.

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A group of senior men huddle on the field during the softball hit contest.

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