65-year-old matador shows value of older workers
August 20, 2008 by Fred HosierPosted in: In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, That's how they do it in ______
As Baby Boomers near retirement age, and many indicate they don’t want to leave work, HR directors are finding the value of these older workers. As more proof that those considered senior citizens have the right stuff, consider this story about a 65-year-old bull fighter in Spain.
Frank Evans, a British citizen, left retirement behind and returned to the ring recently winning two trophies — the ears of the bull he’d just slain.
Evans’ comeback isn’t just about age: He’s also a survivor of quadruple bypass and knee replacement surgeries.
“For me it (his return) confirms to all these doubters that I am fit enough to do this,” Evans said.
Most bullfighters are in the 20s and 30s and retire in their 50s. Few have fought well into their 60s.
However, to Evans, “Age is just a number.”
Tags: Baby Boomers, older workers, retirement
August 22nd, 2008 at 11:11 am
I cannot condone bull fighting regardless of age. It is barbaric and inhumane. There are other ways to indulge ego and flaunt prowess. How about weight lifting?
August 25th, 2008 at 1:27 pm
I don’t view my weightlifting routine as a way to “indulge ego and flaunt prowess”. I do it for my health and for proper maintenance of my body. If I look better in a sleeveless top than you do, well, that’s just a bonus!
I’m a vegetarian but have to give the 65 year old credit for breaking the stereotype even if you don’t agree with his method of doing so. I was cheering for Dara Torres too!