Betty Goedhart trapeze super star
Betty Goedhart performs extraordinary stunts at an age where many wouldn’t dream of such as physically demanding hobby.
Now aged 92, she has held the title for the Oldest performing flying trapeze artist (female) since 1 July 2017 when she was 84 years 249 days old.
Betty’s inspiration stems from her childhood when her parents took her to the circus in Kansas City and she witnessed trapeze artists for the very first time.
However it wasn’t until her 78th birthday when a friend bought her trapeze lessons that she ever considered trying it for herself.
Under the guidance of instructor Dave Ayers, a man Betty says reminds her of her dad, she has continued to practice and improve.
She’s even inspired her former instructor; Dave said her enthusiasm helped him understand he didn’t want to be old so he “quit being old”.
Find out more about Betty and her extraordinary skills here
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I loved mrs goedhart when i was 9 or 10 years old i stayed at her home as i went to school with her daughter. She was an ice skating star with holiday on ice and as an aspiring dancer i got much inspiration from her. Thank you mrs goedhart you are still an inspiration to us all and what amazing strength you have for any age.
That’s a great story! Thanks for sharing!