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A swimsuit fitting at 56 led to bodybuilding
Ernestine Shepherd began exercising with her sister after a swimsuit fitting at age 56. She went on to competitive bodybuilding and was recognised in 2010 and 2011 as the oldest female competitive bodybuilder.
The finished achievement gives little hint of when the first step happened.
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