Tom Parlee of Whitehorse has won two medals in the track and field competition at the Huntsman World Senior Games in Utah this week.

The games have over 10,000 participants from 26 countries, including 22 sports and recreational activities. This year marked the 25th anniversary of the Huntsman games.

Parlee competed in throwing events, shot put, discus and javelin, in his age category 60-64 years.

He won a silver medal in shot put (9.79 metres) and a bronze in discus at 32.66 metres.

"The competition at senior games is always friendly,” said Parlee, who is the record holder in his age category for the Canada 55Plus Games.

"I've enjoyed the Canada games, so I thought I would try these games in St. George, Utah.”

Parlee is the vice-president of the Elderactive Recreation Association (ERA) for the Yukon.

Every two years, ERA organizes Team Yukon for the Canada 55Plus Games. The next games are in August 2012 in Sydney, N.S.

"I met athletes from Alberta and B.C at these games in Utah,” says Parlee. "I will probably compete against them in Sydney next summer.”

"I also met an organizer with the Alaska Senior Games which are held every August in Fairbanks. It would be fun to take a group of Yukon ERA members to that competition,” said Parlee.

The motto of the Huntsman World Senior Games is to "foster peace, health and friendship.” Parlee said.

"he focus on staying active, fit and involved is also the fundamental purpose of ERA.

This item was provided by the Elderactive Recreation Association.

By SPENCE HILL