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Brussels hosted its first "Olympics for Seniors", giving locals aged between 75 and 96 the chance to compete in a range of adapted sports at the national stadium.
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A participant reacts after crossing the finishing line of the steeplechase event during the "Olympics for Seniors" at King Baudouin stadium in Brussels, Belgium June 13, 2017.
A participant is pushed by an assistant as they take part in the 4x25 metres relay.
A participant takes part in the javelin throw event. In line with Olympic founder Baron Pierre de Coubertin's principle, the important thing was not winning, but taking part. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir
Participants are pushed by assistants as they take part in the 4x25 metres relay. "Happiness has every age" was one of the key messages of the event. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir
A participant attends the "Olympics for Seniors" event. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir
A participant takes part in the wool ball shot put event. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir
A participant takes part in the 4x25 metres relay. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir
A participant sits in a wheelchair as he takes part in the javelin throw event. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir
A participant is pushed by an assistant as they take part in the 4x25 metres relay. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir
A participant takes part in the wool ball shot put event. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir
Participants wait for the start of the 4x25 metres relay. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir
A participant sits in a wheelchair as she takes part in the steeplechase event. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir
A participant attends the "Olympics for Seniors" event. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir