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86-Year-Old Gymnast Becomes Viral Sensation

Written by Amanda Turner for International Gymnast Magazine | Thursday, 05 April 2012 21:11

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A performance by a pensioner at last month's Cottbus Challenger Cup has become a YouTube sensation. The exhibition floor routine of Johanna Quaas, 86, has garnered more than 2 million views and been shared on hundreds of blogs and news portals, including MSNBC and ABC News. Dubbed "Germany's Fittest Grandma," Quaas has been receiving invitations for interviews and talk show appearances. Click here to watch the inspiring performance.

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Daffy said:

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Hi!

I'm the girl who filmed her routines and think it is faboulous how famous she is getting! She's an inspiration for everyone!

"Impossible is nothing!"

Xoxo
Daffy
 
April 06, 2012
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Alison clements said:

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How wonderful. I hope I'm that fit when I'm 86!
 
April 12, 2012
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