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Women Over 70: Aging ReimaginedGinny Maccoll: From Professional Dancer to Ninja Warrior: A Mother-Daughter TeamGinny Maccoll, 73, has an unusual hobby. She competes in Ninja Warrior competitions. Last year, the Guinness World Book of Records named her the oldest female to compete. Though physically quite active from the time she was born, and a proficient dancer, it wasn’t until her daughter became a Ninja competitor that Ginny started believing that she might be able to do that, too. She also competes nationally at the Sr. Olympics swim team. Ginny started dancing in 3rd grade and moved from Tennessee to New York City to embark on a professional career in dance culminating in performing in...2025-04-3031 min
The Thick Thighs Save Lives PodcastS12 EP1: Think You’re Too Old? Watch ThisNeed a lift? Meet Ginny Maccoll. Ginny is an actress, dancer, and competitive athlete in both Ninja and swimming. She began strength training, inspired by her daughter, Jessie Graff, who has gone farther than any female on American Ninja Warrior. At 63 years young, Ginny did her very first pull up and later competed on American Ninja Warrior, making history at age 71 as the oldest person to complete an obstacle. Besides being a badass, she’s delightful and listening to her voice just makes you want to get up and do better. Ginny’s here to tell you that the best...2025-04-2251 min
Growing BolderGrowing Bolder: Musician Rick Derringer; 72-Year-Old American Ninja Warrior Ginny MacCollRick Derringer skyrocketed to fame at 17 with "Hang on Sloopy"—now he’s sharing his journey, hard-earned lessons and what drives him to keep rocking.2025-03-0951 min
Dhru Purohit ShowThe Top Dos and Don’t When it Comes to Dropping Fat and Building Muscle at the Same Time with Adam SchaferThis episode is brought to you by Momentous, Blueland, and Maui Nui. Starting a weight-loss journey and striving for your fittest year yet isn’t always easy. It’s natural to feel like you’re the only one struggling to stay on track, but it can be reassuring to know that even fitness experts face similar challenges. Today’s guest is a fitness expert who’s here to share his relatable journey of losing weight, building muscle, and getting back on track—proving that progress is achievable for all of us.Today on...2025-01-221h 10
The Ninjas WayEp. 17 Ginny MacColl- Strength is AgelessWhat if your best years of strength were ahead of you? Ginny’s journey to becoming a Ninja Warrior at 63. Despite never having lifted weights before, Ginny, inspired by her daughter Jesse Graff, pushed past societal expectations and showed that strength knows no age limit. From overcoming physical challenges to building mental resilience, Ginny’s story is a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to chase your dreams.
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00:24 Ginny's Journey to Becoming a Ninja Warrior
02:20 The Challenges and Triumphs of Training
04:48 Bonding Through Ninja: Family and Community
05:30 Lessons Learned from Ninja Training
07:16 Competing as a...2024-09-2340 min
Message In The MiddleFrom Broadway to Ninja: Fitness and Resilience at Any Age with Ginny MacCollWelcome to Message In the Middle, in this episode, Marianne sits down with Ginny MacColl, a 72-year-old actress, dancer, and competitive athlete who proves that age is just a number. Ginny's journey from dancing on Broadway to making history as the oldest competitive female Ninja athlete is nothing short of extraordinary.Join us as we explore Ginny's multi-faceted career, which began in 1974 as a dancer in the hit Broadway show Pippin. We delve into her transition into acting, her success in over 100 national commercials, and her 20-year hiatus to focus on family and a career in radio...2024-08-2439 min
Don't Be Caged By Your AgeEP 19 Meet the World's Oldest Female Competitive Ninja AthleteIt’s not the years in your life that count, it’s the life in your years!An actress, dancer, and competitive athlete in both Ninja and swimming, Ginny MacColl, age 72, began her career in New York City in 1974 as a dancer in the hit Broadway show, Pippin.She then transitioned into the commercial world and did over 100 national and regional commercials throughout the 70s and 80s. (Tap here to watch them - it’s a wonderful stroll down memory lane.)After a 20-year hiatus to raise her family and work in radio, Ginny...2024-07-1132 min
Growing BolderGrowing Bolder: 72-Year-Old Ninja Warrior Ginny MacColl; GB Classic with Singer Connie FrancisGinny MacColl is the world's oldest female competitive ninja athlete, but her journey didn't begin until her mid-60s. She talks about what it takes to become a warrior.2024-06-0251 min
Living Ageless and BoldA Chat with a WORLD RECORD HOLDER: The Oldest Female Ninja Warrior - Ginny MacCollGinny McCall is a former Broadway dancer and commercial actress who has also made a name for herself as an American Ninja Warrior contestant - in her mid-60s. She holds a Guinness World Record as the oldest female ninja competitor (age 71) and has appeared on the show three times.In this episode, Ginny sits down with Christina Daves to discuss her remarkable journey from a dancer on Broadway to doing commercials that were infamous in the 1970’s (Sizzlelean bacon, Folgers coffee, and Jordache jeans), to becoming a fitness enthusiast and ninja warrior. Ginny shares insights from he...2024-05-1536 min
Dhru Purohit ShowThe Step By Step Longevity Protocol this 72 Year Old Followed to Reverse Her Osteopenia, Build Muscle and Become the Oldest American Ninja WarriorThis episode is brought to you by Vivobarefoot and Lumebox. We’ve heard the experts tell us the importance of maintaining muscle mass and strength training as we age. But, for some of us, it may feel like this advice came too late in life. Today's guest is here to share that it’s never too late to focus on building and maintaining muscle and becoming active. Today, on the Dhru Purohit Show, Dhru sits down with competitive athlete Virginia (“Ginny”) MacColl to discuss the biggest myths about fitness as we age...2024-02-261h 34
Reshape Your Health with Dr. Morgan Nolte220. Strength Knows No Age Limits With Ginny MacCollHave a question you want answered on the podcast? Send us a text!So often, we think that growing older means growing weaker – but this just isn’t true. Meet Ginny MacColl, Hollywood actress, Broadway dancer, and the oldest person to complete an American Ninja Warrior obstacle course at the age of 71!I had the pleasure of interviewing Ginny and learning about her extraordinary story and what led her to pursue fitness and grow stronger. Inspired by her daughter, Jessie Graff, a renowned figure on American Ninja Warrior, Ginny embraced strength training and achieved her firs...2024-01-241h 12
The MUSCLE GROWTH PodcastTMGP Ep 06 with world record holder and Ninja Warrior Ginny MaccollGinny is an actress, dancer, and competitive athlete in both Ninja Warrior and swimming. Ginny rekindled her acting career in retirement in and also began strength training, inspired by her daughter, Jessie Graff, who has gone farther than any female on American Ninja Warrior. At 63 years old, Ginny did her very first pull up and later competed on American Ninja Warrior, Season 9, 10, and 15, making history at age 71 as the oldest person to complete an obstacle. She was named the oldest competitive female ninja athlete in the 2024 Guinness World Record Book! Ginny continues to compete regionally in ninja competitions and local...2024-01-181h 07
The Curious MidlifeGinny MacColl: An inspiration for us all and World Record Ninja!The Curious Midlife With Ginny MacCollIn this episode of The Curious Midlife Podcast, I'm thrilled to welcome Ginny MacColl, a Guinness World Record holder, actress, and a dynamic American Ninja Warrior at 71. Ginny's journey is a powerful narrative of positive aging and redefining societal norms about what is “normal” as we age. During our conversation we explore Ginny's life, discussing how she overcame her health challenges with Osteopenia and the lifestyle changes she embraced to age with strength and vitality. As a testament to her extraordinary life, we delve into her exper...2023-11-201h 03
News BitesFemale Military Chief, New World RecordsHello there! You're tuned in to News Bites.
I'm Paz Bueno…
And I'm Brody Halverson.
In today's news:
A woman takes charge in the military, and the world's new superlatives!
And in today's Tasty Tidbits…how many bones do animals have?
Keep on listening to find out!
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台灣首位女性擔任國防部政戰局長
Taiwan's First Female Political Warfare Bureau Chief
Taiwan's military is making history.
For the first time ever, a woman is leading the Political Warfare Bureau (政戰局).
The bureau focuses on special strategies to protect Taiwan and its people from outside influences.
政戰局專門制定策略來保護台灣和台灣人民免受外界的影響。
Lieutenant General Chen Yu-lin (陸軍中將陳育琳) is known as the "big sister" in the army.
She is Taiwan's first female two-star lieutenant general (第一位掛二顆星的女將軍) and has held many important roles.
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Mindful StrengthGinny MacColl: Become your strongest self at ANY ageGinny MacColl is a competitive swimmer, American Ninja Warrior, and all around incredible athlete. She is famous for learning her first pull-up at age 63 and continues to become the strongest version of herself now, in her 70's. Ginny talks about getting into strength training after retiring and the incredible effects she experienced including reversing osteopenia, developing muscle mass and feeling even more resilient than in her younger years. This podcast will help you remember that it's truly never too late to start. Strength can be built at any age! To learn more about Ginny click h...2023-08-2936 min
Huntsman World Senior Games Active Life#451 Taking the Plunge with One Pull-up - Featuring Ginny MacCollSend us a textGinny MacColl is an actress, dancer, and competitive athlete in both ninja and swimming. She began her career in NYC as a dancer in the hit Broadway show, “Pippin,” in 1974 and then played roles as a housewife and mother in over 100 national and regional commercials throughout the 70s and 80s. After a 20-year hiatus to raise her family, Ginny rekindled her acting career and began strength training, inspired by her daughter, Jessie Graff, who has gone farther than any female on American Ninja Warrior. At 63 years old, Ginny did her very first pull up a...2023-08-2525 min
Your Age Is Not Your Cage™EP11: Ginny MacColl | 71 Year-Old American Ninja WarriorIn this episode, I chat with my inspiration, Ginny MacColl who is the oldest person to complete an obstacle on American Ninja Warrior! She is 71 years young and wow what an inspiration she is to anyone that follows her life story. She is truly amazing!
Ginny is an actress, dancer, and competitive athlete in both Ninja and swimming. She began her career in NYC as a dancer on Broadway. After a 20-year hiatus to raise her family, Ginny rekindled her acting career in retirement in Southport, NC. Ginny began strength training with her daughter Jessie Graff...2023-08-231h 01
The Strong and Lean at Any Age PodcastAmerican Ninja Warrior Ginny MacCollIn this episode, I speak with Ginny MacColl who is the oldest person to complete an obstacle on American Ninja Warrior! She is 71 years young and is such inspiration for anyone of any age. We speak about:
Her background as a dancer, and Broadway actress
Her run with commercials for many products you and I have used or are still using
How she got her first pull up in her 60s!
Her daughter, Jessie Graff, and how she is Ginny's inspiration for Ninja Warrior
Her Ninja Warrior experience including her training regimen
And A LOT more!
If you aren't already...2023-06-301h 06
Fit Strong Women Over 50Ninja Warrior and Swimmer Ginny MacCollIn episode 132 of the Fit Strong Women Over 50, Jill and Chris talk with 71 year old American Ninja Warrior Ginny MacColl. Ginny is an actress, dancer, and competitive athlete in both Ninja and swimming. She began her career in NYC as a dancer in the hit Broadway show, Pippin, in 1973; then transitioned into the commercial world and did over 100 national and regional commercials throughout the 70s and 80s. After a 20-year hiatus to raise her family, Ginny rekindled her acting career recently in Southport, NC in commercials, and film, and began strength training for American Ninja...2023-06-1352 min
Age is IrrelevantMeet 69 yr. old Ginny MacColl! Dancer, Actress, Swimmer and Oldest Female American Ninja Warrior!69 year old Ginny MacColl's motto is "Strength is Ageless" and she has exemplified this through out her life! Ginny is a prime example of how movement is so beneficial to an active, productive life. As a Broadway dancer, competitive swimmer and actress she was always active and always on the go. Life took a dramatic turn when she stepped into a gym for the first time at 63! She got incredibly strong, mastered the pull-up and became America's oldest female Ninja Warrior! She continues to get stronger, compete and advocates lifting weights and exercising to live a long, healthy life! 2021-09-271h 14
Original Strength BodcastBodCast Episode 91: 70 is the New 30 with Ginny MacCollIn this episode, Tim talks with movie star and America Ninja Warrior, Ginny MacColl. At the age when most people retire, Ginny decided to reinvent herself and relaunch her career. So naturally, she decided to start doing pullups and become an America Ninja Warrior. She also resurrected her acting career.
Ginny is THE example of "it's never too late and you are never too old."
Ginny told me that, "I have never felt stronger in my entire life." And every day, she is stronger still. Listen to her story and embrace her message. It's life-changing.
To...2021-07-3045 min
The Over 50 Health & Wellness PodcastAmerican Ninja Warrior Ginny MacCollSend us a textMy guest this week is Ginny MacColl. Ginny is a 68 year old dancer, actor, swimmer and American Ninja Warrior, who at age 63 got her first pullup. In this episode we explore Ginny’s incredible life story, from her childhood as a dancer to being on Broadway, all the way to getting her first pullup in her sixties and then on to becoming a ninja warrior. Join us this week as Ginny tells her fitness story us what it takes to be in peak condition as we age and how she lives out her life’...2020-12-231h 11
The Over 50 Health & Wellness PodcastAmerican Ninja Warrior with Ginny MacCollSend us a textMy guest this week is Ginny MacColl. Ginny is a 68 year old dancer, actor, swimmer and American Ninja Warrior, who at age 63 got her first pullup. In this episode we explore Ginny’s incredible life story, from her childhood as a dancer to being on Broadway, all the way to getting her first pullup in her sixties and then on to becoming a ninja warrior. Join us this week as Ginny tells her fitness story us what it takes to be in peak condition as we age and how she lives out her life’...2020-09-091h 11
The Zack Arnold PodcastIt’s Never Too Late to Get Stronger (and Become a Ninja) | with Ginny MacColl, ANWHave you ever wanted to pursue a passion your whole life that’s well outside your comfort zone…but felt like you missed your opportunity and now you’re “too old?” Maybe you always dreamed of running a marathon, or maybe you wanted to earn your black belt in martial arts, but somehow life always seemed to get in the way. If this sounds familiar, today’s guest Ginny MacColl has some sage advice to share with you:“It’s never too late to get stronger.”Ginny is an actress (Poms, Stars Fell On Alabama, Outcast), a former...2020-09-0858 min
The Way of the NinjaSecrets of the Ninja Eps 20: Strength is Ageless - Virginia MaccollWhat's going on everyone? Hope you are well! I took a break from the podcast but really happy to bring you this one! Ginny Maccoll Is a American Ninja Warrior who after seeing her daughter, Jessie Graff, crushing it in the ninja world, wanted to be able to do a pull-up at the young age of 65!
Ginny has had a very interesting life and it was a pleasure chatting to her about her early years, training and the importance of setting goals no matter what your age is! Hope you enjoy this one :) 2020-05-281h 04
On Cue Chris CostelloActress Ginny MacColl Finds The Ninja WithinJoin Chris as she talks with Ginny MacColl, a 68 year old woman, who at the age of 64 found her "Ninja" with-in. This segment has something for all ages to listen to and apply! Body in Motion!Welcome to On Cue Chris Costello! Communicator Award of Excellence - Podcast series winner!2020-03-1028 min
Dirty Strength Radio™Episode 15: Strength Is Ageless with Ginny MacCollJoin us today as we here from Ginny MacColl, Ninja Warrior, Broadway performer, actress and all round bad ass. At 68 years old, Ginny is showing ALL women that NOT only is it essential that we strength train, but that STRENGTH is AGELESS! Ginny started strength training at 64 to get her first pull up, then went on to compete on American Ninja Warrior and star in a major motion picture alongside Diane Keaton. HELLO! Ginny is such an inspiration and she is both sharing her story of cultivating dirty strength while raising her kids in the mountains of Pennsylvania AND...2020-01-141h 09
Seasoned Athlete2019 Greatest Hits - Ageless Strength Revisited with Ginny McCollDuring the month of January, we are revisiting some of our top downloaded episodes of 2019. This episode was downloaded more than any other last year, and that’s not surprising, because the guest is Ginny MacColl.Ginny MacColl is the daughter of American Ninja Warrior and stuntwoman Jessie Graff. Jessie has become famous for her thrilling runs through the American Ninja Warrior course, often dressed as various superheroes – which has inspired girls and women of all ages to be their own hero. But what you may not know is that Jessie’s mom Ginny has be...2020-01-1046 min
Seasoned AthleteLike daughter, like mother - talking ageless strength with ninja athlete Ginny MacColl (051) In this episode, we talk to Ginny Maccoll – dancer, actor, swimmer and American Ninja Warrior. Ginny is the mother of stuntwoman and American Ninja Warrior Jessie Graff. At age 63 she took up strength training and it changed her life. In the last couple years Ginny has become a notable ninja competitor in her own right – appearing on American Ninja Warrior Seasons 9 & 10 and competing in regional ninja meets across the country. Ginny is living proof that it is never too late to get started! SEASONED ATHLETE STATS - GINNY MACCOLL Age: 67 Sport: competitive ninja athlete 2019-03-0146 min
The Ninjababes Podcast#6: Interview with Ginny MacCollGinny MacColl is full of wisdom from her wide range of life experiences. She performed on Broadway and acted in dozens of commercials before moving out to the woods of the Pocono Mountains with her daughter, Jessie Graff, and son Darren. Ginny explains why women are strong and how important it is to be strong-minded and self-sufficient. Check out some of the products we love: www.hiyahbars.com code ninjababes 15% off your order www.monstroholds.com code ninjababes 15% off your order2018-02-2336 min