Leonel Martínez, a trap shooter from Venezuela, left the Summer Games in 1984 without making the podium. At 60, he’s again vying for a medal.
Tag: Age, Chronological
Berlusconi Bequeaths a Warehouse of Art Befitting the Man
The Italian media mogul bought up some 25,000 paintings, many on TV shopping binges, before he died this year. Now no one knows what to do with them.
Dorothy Hoffner, Chicago Woman Who Skydived at 104, Dies
Dorothy Hoffner gained international attention for her feat earlier this month, as millions viewed video of her descent and marveled at her sense of adventure.
‘It Is Evening, Isn’t It?’ An 80-Year-Old President’s Whirlwind Trip.
President Biden went to Asia with a diplomatic to-do list. But he also wanted to show he remains up to the rigors of globe-trotting statesmanship.
Young Catholics Come Together, if Not Their Views
As young Catholics gathered from around the world in Portugal, their desires for the future of the church were as varied as the countries they came from.
Pope Francis Heads to Portugal for Catholic Church’s Youth Day
The pope will preside over a gathering of young people from around the world, mindful that the changes he has initiated in the Roman Catholic Church will depend on them.
For Europe’s Older Population, Heat Is the New Covid
Scorching temperatures have threatened the health of the elderly and pushed them inside, while governments are trying to take extraordinary steps to protect them.
South Korea Changes Age-Counting Method
A South Korea law that went into effect on Wednesday standardized how the government counts ages, instantly making residents one or two years younger.
Japan Changes Its Rape Laws to Require Consent
Japan’s previous laws on sexual assault did not mention permission and required that the crime include physical force. The new law also raises the age of consent to 16, from 13.
The UK’s Phillip Schofield Scandal Explained, From TV to Parliament
The resignation of a television anchor, followed by an admission of an affair with a younger colleague, has gripped the British media for weeks. Here’s why.