#586 The Fast Fashionista: Style, Speed, and Self-Belief - Featuring Madonna Hanna

#586 The Fast Fashionista: Style, Speed, and Self-Belief - Featuring Madonna Hanna

From Huntsman World Senior Games Active Life by Kyle M Case

March 26, 2026 · 26 min · Episode 586

About this episode

Madonna Boclair Hanna shares her inspiring journey as a sprinter who defies age-related stereotypes in athletics.

Madonna Boclair Hanna is a sprinter proving that speed has no expiration date. Over the past 15 years, she has competed in nine Washington State Senior Games and set a Women’s 70–74 50-meter state record in 2024, a mark that had stood for 15 years. She has competed in five National Senior Games, winning her first national gold in the 4x100-meter relay at age 70. Her journey to the track began at age 57, earned national attention through “The Ethel” newsletter and appearances on the Today show...

People in this episode

Host: Kyle M Case

Guest: Madonna Boclair Hanna

Topics covered

  • senior athletics
  • sprinting
  • personal achievement
  • record breaking
  • age and fitness

Keywords

  • sprinting
  • senior games
  • record holder
  • fitness at any age
  • national competitions

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Washington State Senior Games, National Senior Games

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