I've been Googling to find the name of a woman I saw on either Johnny Carson or David Letterman sometime between 1988 and 1994. She was at least 60 years old and she lifted a huge barbell and gave a huge grin. I think she did a deadlift, but all I really remember is her proud grin.
I still haven't found her, but I found this short but interesting piece on the first women's powerlifting meet.
I still haven't found her, but I found this short but interesting piece on the first women's powerlifting meet.
Jan Todd deadlifted 415 pounds for reps on the Tonight Show with Carson in the 70s. She wasn't anywhere near 60 years old though...
(This is mentioned in the book Muscletown USA: http://www.aasgaardco.com/store/store.php?crn=199)