ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Ginny MacColl, a retired Broadway dancer, began strength training at 63 after being diagnosed with osteopenia and inspired by her daughter, Jessie Graff. Despite initial setbacks, including a fall on American ninja warrior, Ginny persevered, becoming the oldest person to clear an obstacle on the show and becoming a Guinness World Record holder.
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