In women’s gymnastics, stories of athletes defying age are rare — but incredibly powerful. Long viewed as a sport for the young, only a few exceptional women continue to challenge that idea. Legendary Uzbek gymnast Oksana Chusovitina, now 49, has become a symbol of longevity in the sport, competing in eight consecutive Olympic Games and still setting her sights on the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics despite missing out on Paris 2024. Now, another inspiring figure is stepping into the spotlight.
On April 26, CBS Colorado shared the story of Angela Fuller, a 44-year-old gymnast who’s rewriting what it means to chase your dreams, no matter the odds. Fuller’s passion for gymnastics started early. As she told CBS Colorado, “I actually started gymnastics when I was five years old. I was doing flips off the bars at school, and they told my mommy she should put me in gymnastics.” However, her journey took a devastating turn after college. A severe car accident left her with compression fractures in her back, herniated discs, and nerve impingement damage. Forced to walk away from the sport she loved, Angela faced a long road of recovery and change.
But some passions never fade. At 41, after decades away from the mat, Angela decided it was time to come home to gymnastics. Now, at 44, she shows up at the gym day after day, driven not just by skill, but by pure heart and determination.
The story is developing…
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