World Champion Lifts Weight, Healthy Tips Budget From A 70-Year-Old Grandmother

Susan Sabuda (Instagram/@susansabuda)

JAKARTA - A 70-year-old grandmother who started lifting since her 60s proved that her age was just a number. Now, the grandmother is the world champion in the weightlifting branch. This shows that determination and enthusiasm do not know the age limit.

Reported by VOI from the Mirror page on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, a grandmother named Susan Sabuda who is the mother of four children spends about ten hours per week at a gym to practice lifting weights.

The weightlifting exercises include squat, bench press, and deadlifts with heavy weights. He began to jump into the world of weightlifting at the age of 64 and is now competing in various countries, including Canada, Spain, Sweden, Hungary, and Lithuania.

Many people were surprised to learn that Susan was 70 years old. Susan, who used to be a retired pensioner, has now been named world champion in master four's division at the IPF World Weightlifting Championship (International Powerlifting Federation).

"Knowing that I'm a world champion is a bit difficult to accept, it feels really amazing. People are always amazed. I really appreciate that because it's very good," said Susan.

According to him, many people think that certain things should not be done by people their age. However, he proved that lifting the burden is not only for the younger generation.

"This is not only for the younger generation," he added.

Susan was previously also active in athletics and bodybuilding at a young age, but she stopped for some time, feeling addicted. However, things changed when a new fitness center opened in Haltwistle, Northumberland. Then, he decided to try to lift the load.

"After a long time, I couldn't stay away from the burden. I used to like to train with weights. It feels good, and with bodybuilding, we can change body appearances. So I found it very interesting. But then I was addicted and stopped, even though I really missed the burden," said Susan.

Once entering the gym, he felt at home thanks to the gym atmosphere full of load. There, he was introduced to the sport of powerlifting and went straight into competition.

"I took part in the first competition and felt it was amazing, and since then, everything has grown rapidly," he said.

Susan started competing for Team GB in 2020, something she thought would never be imagined.

"When he accepted the invitation to represent his country, he felt very surprised and moved. I was very impressed, everyone was very friendly and inclusive, they really thought of me as part of the family," he added.

"Here, we are not competing with each other, we are competing together as a team for our country. I am very proud to be able to do it," he continued.

Now, Susan wants to inspire older people to try to lift the burden. He said that this sport has helped his body become stronger and more flexible.

"As an athlete who lifts an older burden, I learned that I can still do a lot. The result of lifting the burden is stronger bones, better mobility, and my body which is getting back to its shape should be after giving birth to four children," he explained.

In addition, Susan feels that she is surrounded by people who have the same thoughts. This helps her feel more connected and motivated.

"I started competing for Team GB and met people who had the same goals. Now I feel like I have a new family, because this community is very family-oriented," he concluded.