Granny lifts crown for oldest bodybuilder at 77

As an active 77-year-old, great-grandmother Edith Wilma Connor enjoys doing step aerobics with her great-granddaughter.

But pumping iron is the real passion of the oldest female competitive bodybuilder.

“When I’m getting ready for competition, I go as heavy as I can,” said Connor, who was awarded the title by Guinness World Records. “To me it’s fun to add another 25 pounds (11.3kg) and do it.”

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