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The world's most famous barefoot waterskiier celebrates his 96th birthday. Find out what makes him one of the most fascinating, determined people we've ever been honored to meet.

Judy Myers doesn't look her age, and she doesn't act it either. Find out how standing up on her two bare feet changed her body, opened her mind and put the spark back in her life.

World-famous barefoot water-skier "Banana George" Blair isn't letting a little thing like turning 92 keep him off the water.

This barefoot-water-skiing, Guinness-Record-holding and drumming nanogenarian is an international sensation who's unlike anyone you've ever met.

Born: Jan. 22, 1915
The ageless icon is arguably the greatest barefoot waterskier of all-time. Now in his mid-90's Banana still skis on a regular basis.

As a teen, Karen Putz lost her hearing while barefoot water skiing. More than 25 years passed, but her desire to get back on her feet kept burning within. So she decided to listen to her heart and pursue her passion.