The public is invited to attend this year’s Washington State Senior Games Annual Athletes’ Awards Dinner. Every year nearly 2,000 senior athletes compete at the Senior Games, coming from across the state, Canada, Oregon and Idaho.
This year, Jim Whittaker, Everest climber and past CEO of REI, will present the keynote speech at the Athletes’ Awards Dinner. Prior to the keynote speech, a short, personal interview will also be presented featuring special Guest of Honor Bill Iffrig, the 80-year-old marathon and long distance runner who was featured on the Sports Illustrated cover after being knocked to the ground during the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing.
- 5:00 Athlete Meet & Greet
- 6:00 Dinner
- 7:00 Whittaker Speaks