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Barbara KlippelIt's not entirely normal to be a cross-country skier that is a retired kindergarten teacher. It's even more amazing that Barbara Klippel overcame a fall down a flight of stairs and a broken skull to win the premiere cross-country ski marathon.
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Banana George BlairWorld-famous barefoot water-skier "Banana George" Blair isn't letting a little thing like turning 92 keep him off the water.
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Lucille BorgenNot only was a 94-year-old woman the oldest person to compete at the recent waterskiing U.S. Nationals, Lucille Borgen blew everybody away. She survived polio as a child, cancer as an adult and a few years ago, she completely lost vision in her left eye.
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Lucille BorgenAt 94, Lucille Borgen became the oldest competitor ever in the U.S. National Water Skiing Championships; the world's largest water ski tournament. She amazed the crowd, winning the slalom and tricks title in her age division.
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George Blair (Banana George)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. -
93-year-old Banana George Attempts Water Skiing RecordIt was a rough winter for Banana George Blair, the most famous water skier in history. The oldest-ever barefoot skier ever battled a severe case of pneumonia that left him bedridden and weak. But the 93-year-old wasn’t ready to give up the sport he loved.
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Masters Sport StarsOlder is bolder. Check out our interviews with many of the top masters athletes in the world. These men and women are having the best times of their lives as they turn in the best times of their lives.