For Romero, age is just a number

At 52, most athletes were already done with their careers and content at looking back, telling their past glories to their grandchildren and friends alike.

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MIKEE ROMERO during one of his practice sessions.

But not for former Deputy Speaker and sports patron Mikee Romero, who is also active as a Philippine Air Force reservist.

His body and his mind continue to crave the thrill and adrenaline of the competition, and before he knew it, he found himself in the middle of the field, under the scorching sun, taking on the world's best polo players.