Lots of pretty accurate info here.
BP guidelines get lower at every turn, that's true.
Plenty of good meds too. I checked into this thread to see if WR had been prescribed a beta-blocker...not such a hot choice for an athlete. especially when resting HR is already low.
Three key things we can do to lower BP without meds:
1. Exercise: Whereas it is COMPLETELY NORMAL for BP to go up DURING exercise (a BP that DROPS with exercise is considered a positive stress test...meaning it likely represent heart disease / risk of heart attack), regular exercise leads to a drop in resting BP in general.
2. Reduce alcohol intake: For many, alcohol will raise BP...can also be beneficial for cholesterol, so may need to titrate.
3. Lose weight: figure this is less of an issue for readers of this forum than the general US population.
Mark. MD