You might imagine that once you're old, the only "firsts" you have to look forward to involve medical procedures and great-great-great-grandkids. But at 109 years old, Anna Ferris just scored her first soccer goal. Word started spreading about Anna last year, when she finished a 100-meter dash at the Orange County Senior Games in her walker. This past weekend at the 2009 games she managed to smack a softball 15 feet, throw one 16 and lob a football more than 3 yards. Every event is another chance at victory for this sprightly centenarian (not to be confused with Anna Faris, the similarly-named starlet of "House Bunny").
In addition to her athletic endeavors, Anna enjoys chocolate and good wine. Not bad for someone who was born before the crossword puzzle was even invented.
Her family attributes Anna's good health to the fact that she exercises to stay strong, sometimes taking to the driveway to do laps with her walker. That officially makes her more athletic than we are.
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Wednesday 30 September
By Audrey
What a nice story! Age really makes no difference sometimes when it comes to achievments!
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Wednesday 30 September
By reecegswofford
NEWS FLASH: Attn: AOL Security - - - Someone is reporting good news! CHECK THE BUILDING IMMEDIATELY FOR POLICY VIOLATORS!
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Wednesday 30 September
By Kat
this is lemondrop, they usually report things like this. i understand that aol news usually reports bad news, but lemon drop reports a whole different type of stories.
Wednesday 30 September
By emmi513
I think that is GREAT!
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Wednesday 30 September
By NJA
I personally think that Anna is doing an awesome job. She can already run circles around most of the adults that I know and even some of the kids I know.
Way to go Anna. May God keep you safe and be with you forever!
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Wednesday 30 September
By costalota2a
She's great. Gives us all something to strive. Continued good health and God bless.
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Wednesday 30 September
By krystal
WOW IM SHOCKED. I NEVER THOUGHT ANYBODY WILL BE THAT OLDER OVER 100. ITS GOOD TO STAY WELL AND GOOD ALL THE TIME. ALL IS GOOD!
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Sunday 14 November
By yoglo
I love my gram!!!! She is my little cutie!!!!
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