The mythical fountain of youth has always tantalized humanity. Ironically, many have even suffered premature demises in the quest for immortality. While science continues its quest to promote health and combat aging, Australia's Joy and Tom Boyd offer a solution which many might overlook due to its elegant simplicity. "To live long," they say, "play ping-pong" They Boyds co-founded the Kiama Table Tennis Club which boasts over 70 players over 70 years of age. "It's getting the oldies out to have a hit, exercise and improve their abilities to play," says Joy. "It's also good socially because a lot of them would otherwise be sitting at home on their own. And they improve — after a short time they are getting a lot of shots back." As if providing such a tremendous service to their community were not enough, the Boyds have also brought honor to New South Wales and all of Australia with their sustained success on the table. Joy, who lost the use of her legs in 1998, has gone on to win numerous awards in para table tennis, including a bronze in the 2002 Commonwealth Games. Tom, a late bloomer, has become a terror on the senior circuit. After helping to found the Australian Veteran Championships, the nonagenarian has won 10 gold medals at the event. For their decades of service to the nation, Joy and Tom Boyd have been awarded Medals of the Order of Australia. "It's not for me," said Joy. "It is for table tennis." "It's an honor to be nominated and receive the award," said Tom. "I am in my 90s now, so it is a sport that has kept me going, and it keeps you on the ball as far as your health is concerned." Joy, owner of a fearsome backhand, is inclined to agree. "Who would have thought once my legs stopped working that I would have these opportunities, so it has been wonderful," reflected Joy. Here's to Joy and Tom Boyd, living long thanks to ping-pong.

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