80-year-old grandmother becomes oldest woman to finish the Ironman World Championship
Natalie Grabow, an 80-year-old grandmother, has become the oldest woman to finish the Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
Just 20 years ago, Grabow was learning to swim. At age 59, she decided to change that, so she could face an even bigger challenge.
"It was a big hurdle I had to overcome,"Grabow told NPR via email,
"in order to do a triathlon."
Grabow competed in the triathlon, which included a swim in the ocean water of Kailua Bay, and finished the competition to loud cheers and a crowd chanting her first name. The PA announcer described her achievement as
"Absolutely incredible".
Grabow's achievement is an inspiration to many, and she has won her age group at the competition.
Author's summary: An 80-year-old grandmother finishes Ironman World Championship.