Adult GymnasticsDec 30, 2012 by Marina Mazor
Guinness World Record: 86-year-old Johanna Quaas named world's oldest gymnast
Guinness World Record: 86-year-old Johanna Quaas named world's oldest gymnast

The Guinness Book of World Records has named 86-year-old Johanna Quaas the world's oldest gymnast. Quaas' honor appears in the new 2013 version of the world-famous record book.

Photo: Paul Michael Hughes / Guinness World Records 2013
Quaas, who continues to prove that you're never too old to be a gymnast, wowed audiences with her exhibition routines at the Cottbus World Cup in March 2012. Click here to view her parallel bars routine and here to view her floor routine in Cottbus.
Click here to view more of Quaas' routines and watch an interview with the inspiring octagenarian.

Photo: Paul Michael Hughes / Guinness World Records 2013
Quaas, who continues to prove that you're never too old to be a gymnast, wowed audiences with her exhibition routines at the Cottbus World Cup in March 2012. Click here to view her parallel bars routine and here to view her floor routine in Cottbus.
Click here to view more of Quaas' routines and watch an interview with the inspiring octagenarian.