Agnes Keleti, Holocaust Survivor & Gymnast, Is Honored with Israel Prize at 96 – Kveller
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Agnes Keleti, Holocaust Survivor & Gymnast, Is Honored with Israel Prize at 96

Agnes Keleti is probably one of the most badass and inspiring ladies you’ll ever know. Keleti, who was born in Hungary and survived the Holocaust, began gymnastics at age 4. Well, the rest is history, considering she still practices gymnastics to this day (at age 96, no less!), and is now going to be honored with the Israel Prize.

Avi Mayer, spokesman for the Jewish agency, recently tweeted about the amazing news:

Most of Keleti’s family members were killed in Auschwitz–and because of the Holocaust, she wasn’t able to compete until she was 31. Then, in the 1956 Olympics at age 35, Keleti became the oldest female gymnast ever to win gold.

Watch our short video below to learn more about her:

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