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95-Year-Old Great-Grandfather Sets World Record in Water Skiing
A 95-year-old man from New Zealand has been recognized as the world's oldest male water skier, proving that it's never too late to stay active.
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Brian Murray, a 95-year-old great-grandfather from New Zealand, has officially been recognized as the world's oldest male water skier after successfully completing a run on Lake Kereta in the Auckland region.
The record, officially recognized in April, has made Murray one of the year's most inspiring stories.
Murray says he first took up water skiing in 1955 and has never stopped doing the sport he loves. "Most of my friends gave up strenuous physical activity a long time ago," he said. "But I still get up on the skis. It's what keeps me alive."
His family says his passion for the water has never faded.
"He stays active, enjoys the challenge, and believes regular physical activity is one of the secrets to a long and healthy life," they said.
His achievement is particularly remarkable because water skiing demands excellent balance, upper body strength, coordination, and quick reflexes.
Staying Active at Any Age
Asked what he thinks about older adults participating in demanding sports, Murray said he hopes more people realize that staying active and continuing to do what they enjoy can have a positive impact on their quality of life.
Health experts agree that regular physical activity in older age may help support:
- Muscle strength
- Balance
- Heart health
- Mood
- Cognitive function
Of course, experts emphasize that any exercise program should be appropriate for a person's health condition and undertaken in consultation with a physician when necessary.
