Temecula 62-Year-Old Wins World Pole Sports Title

The following is a news release submitted to Temecula Patch:

Delivering an engaging and inspiring performance, a 62-year athlete from Temecula, CA, Greta Pontarelli, won the Master’s (50+) Division at the World Pole Sports Championships at York Hall in London, England, on July 21. The competition hosted more than 150 of the world’s finest pole artists from over 28 countries as crowds flocked to see them exhibit their jaw dropping skills. The International Pole Sports Federation (IPSF), home to the World Pole Sports Championships (WPSC) is a non-profit organization whose aim is to place pole sports competitions into the World Games and the Olympics. Pontarelli's winning performance can be viewed at www.gretapontarelli.com

Pontarelli says, “Don’t let age or any limitation keep you from going after your dreams. Pursuing her own dreams, the last two years Pontarelli was featured on the American Ninja Warrior TV show and was the oldest person to ever attempt the course. This year she was invited to audition for the TV taping of America’s Got Talent and embraced the opportunity to inspire others.

She took up pole just over three years ago when she saw women her age suffering from osteoporosis. She found that it was an artistic and fun way to build muscle and bone strength, and says pole exercise achieves that and more. She states that it also develops flexibility and improves coordination and balance.

Her current dream is to win the 2013 Master’s Division IPC title, but it is not likely she will stop there. Her mottos are “have your reach exceed your grasp" and "don't ask for a lighter load in life, develop stronger shoulders.”

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