The 2009 World Masters are in Sydney from 10 to 18 October: a few Travel Insider tips on what to do while in town + an overview of the Games and chats with some of the athletes.
Sydney tips
Sydney City Guide
Think you know Sydney? Think again! Yes, there's the Opera House and that Coathanger, but also plenty of surprises for old hands and newcomers alike.
Nine Fine... Australian urban adventures
Whether you’re striving to rival the adrenaline levels of the World Masters competitors or simply wanting to try something different, here’s nine fine ways to find Australian city adventures, both big and small.
Tour de force: Sydney
See the best of Sydney's urban style and natural beauty with advice from guide Les Goldworthy.
Sydney's French polish
Scattered across Sydney is a melange of Gallic eateries, fashion houses and purveyors of fine French food, wine, cosmetics and homewares.
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2009 World Masters chat
Master Class
Age shall not weary the veteran and aspiring champions at the World Masters Games in Sydney.
2009 World Masters chat: Murray Rose
From 10 to 18 October, Sydney will play proud host to the 2009 World Masters Games. We chat to some of the athletes about the games, keeping fit and life on the road. First up: four-time Olympic champion swimmer, Murray Rose.
2009 World Masters chat: Phil Kearns
Two-time William Webb Ellis Cup winner, Phil Kearns, shares his fitness regime; favourite on-the-road workout spots; who to look out for at this year's World Masters Games (he nominates the 100-year-old hammer-thrower from Brisbane) + more.
2009 World Masters chat: Shelley Oates-Wilding
Multi-sport competitor and 2009 World Masters Games Ambassador, Shelley Oates-Wilding, on fitness, family, and travel favourites.
Schedule of events
The official Games listing by sport and by day can be found here
About the World Masters Games
Open to people of all abilities and most ages, the World Masters Games are the world's largest multi-sport event, attracting twice as many competitors than the Olympic Games. A significant, fundamental difference between the World Masters Games and the Olympic Games is that World Masters Games are open to people of all abilities rather than just elite athletes, with the emphasis on participation. To compete at the Sydney 2009 World Masters Games, people only need to satisfy their sport's minimum age, which ranges from 25 to 35, depending on the sport.
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