Do you believe in the myth that old people cannot be good at outdoor sports because these sports normally require tremendous physical stamina, strong eyes, sharp awareness, and good depth perception? 85-year-old Margaret Armstrong's story will bust this myth. This woman living in the UK is the world's oldest female Squash player, according to Guinness World Records. She plays squash twice a week along with some tennis.
What makes her feat interesting is the fact that she met with a car accident several years ago but she didn't give up on the sport. She was airlifted to Addenbrookes. After three operations, the surgeons managed to reattach her foot to her leg. "I cause chaos when I go through airports check-ins because my foot is attached to my leg by a titanium plate and also by 19 pins", she told BBC.
Her love for Squash
On being asked why she loves this sport so much, she said, "Because you don't have to run as much if you know what you're doing", she said adding that she learned to use the four walls instead of aimlessly bashing the ball around the corner. Egyptian player Abou Taleb, the winner of the British Open three times, has coached her in squash, as per BBC.
85-year-old Margaret Armstrong living in the UK is the world's oldest female Squash player, according to Guinness World Records. She plays squash twice a week along with some tennis.
What made her go for the World Record Title?
She was encouraged by a friend to go for the world record title. To ensure that it materialises smoothly, her daughter did all the paperwork that involved providing Margaret's birth certificate and other documents to Guinness World Records. This was before the official announcement was made.
Other sports she plays
Squash is just one of the sports she played. She has been a football aficionado since she was 8. She was also a member of the England national netball team.
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