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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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Val Shinn, Showgirl on the WaterValerie Shinn grew up in Redmond, Washington in the 50's. Redmond was a very rural town before Microsoft moved in. She grew up on the shores of Lake Sammamish--swimming and boating during the warm weather. Val kept busy with ballet, snow skiing, running and gymnastics. "One day my dad decided we would learn to water ski," Val recalled. "Well, I hated it-- the water was cold and those old...
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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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The Barefoot CompetitorJudy 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.
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Silver SurfersSurf's up for men and women of all ages! The world's biggest Surf Expo is for buyers and sellers only, so we took our cameras inside to give you a tour. We found a booming industry that is Growing Bolder every year.
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Lifelong Learning Minute: Barefoot Water Skiier93-year-old Banana George Blair, weak from a long battle with pneumonia and in constant pain from six back surgeries, wants to get his bare feet back on the water.
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Banana George at 94Banana George at 94
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Happy Birthday, Banana George!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.
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Why I Hang Around Old Ladies
Barefoot water skiing is considered an extreme sport, so it might come as a surprise to find 69-year-old Judy Myers skimming across the water in Winter Haven, Florida. In the boat, 63-year-old Joann O'Connor zips up her wetsuit and gets ready for her run. Then there's 62-year-old Valerie Shinn, 60-year-old Deb Fahrenthold and the youngster, 59-year-old Claudia Landon. All five gals were featured...
