“Whatever Your Age, Don’t Give Up”: 92-Year-Old Utah Woman Sets Guinness Record as Oldest Female Water Skier

Utah based Dwan Young has just redefined the saying “age is just a number.” Today’s story narrates the tale of a “young” woman who has shown the world that one can achieve anything with grit, willpower, and determination. Dwan Young, who has been skiing for over 63 years now, has made history for being the World’s Oldest Female Water Skier at 92!

While this is definitely great news for the Young family to celebrate, the story of how the skiier was made aware she’s a record breaker is nothing but heart-warming. And she has her granddaughter to thank for the touching gesture.

“Whatever your age” – Dwan Young shares her love for skiing

Looking at her grandmother’s immense love for the sport, Dwan’s granddaughter Becca chalked up a plan. She secretly contacted the authorities at the Guinness Books of World Records to confirm whether Dwan qualified for the record or not. After the confirmation came, she arranged for the certificate and framed it. However, the family waited for the auspicious occasion of Christmas to arrive when they presented the 92-year-old with the gift. 

Initially, Dwan thought that her loved ones were pulling some kind of prank on her. However, after realizing the authenticity of the gift, the 92-year-old was left teary-eyed with joy. Speaking about her initial days in the sport, Dwan stated that she started skiing when she was 30-years-old. She elaborated on the matter, saying that the cabin they bought near Bear Lake had her building a ski and getting on the water. And since the 1960s, she hasn’t looked back.

Dwan Young revealed the secret to her zeal in this age-willpower. She stressed that if anyone has the willpower to achieve something, they will certainly be successful, irrespective of the age and the situation. She said,“whatever your age, don’t give up.”

Dwan also doubled down on how she feels while entering the waters. She said, “Before I get in the water, I get butterflies.” However, Dwan also clarified that once she hits the waters, all the tension wears off and her nerves start to calm. Dwan added, “It’s the air flowing and the exhilaration. It’s just a very fun exciting sport.” 

However, pursuing a sport like skiing, or any sport for that matter at 92 years of age requires is truly something. But while the world is in awe of Dwan Young, the skiier shared the amount of work she put into it. Did you know that even at 92, she plays tennis?

Dwan Young shares her workout plan while stressing on will power

At 92, Dwan regularly hits the tennis court a couple of times a week. She also indulges in water aerobics to keep herself fit in the winter. Speaking on her progression in skiing, Dwan stated that she had a prolonged trial and tested regime that made her evolve from skiing with two skiis to now on a slalom. 

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She attributed her progress to her children, who helped her a great deal in pursuing her passion. The 92-year-old said, “My kids kept saying, ‘Grandma, bend your knees! Keep your arms straight and let the boat pull you out!’ Now, at my age, I’m getting out of the water on two and just dropping one.”

With the world record now accomplished, the Young family now wants Dwan to pursue surfing. Whether that turns out to be an equally productive venture like skiing is the answer that only the future will tell. 

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