{
  "id": 16253127,
  "title": "'Esther you can do that': Perth woman, 75, smashes handstand record",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/esther-you-can-do-that-perth-woman-75-smashes-handstand-record",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T00:33:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-24/perth-woman-sets-record-oldest-person-to-do-handstand/107301504"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Perth resident Esther Fischer, aged 75, has made history by becoming the world's oldest individual to perform a handstand. To set the new record, the retiree held the position for 55 seconds, surpassing the previous record which required a minimum of 15 seconds. Fischer stated, \"If you Google me, who's the oldest person who can hold a handstand, my name comes up.\"\n\nThe idea of breaking the record came about during a casual conversation with friends, who encouraged Fischer to attempt it. She then verified her goal by researching the existing record, which belonged to a 74-year-old man from the United States. Fischer acknowledged that she had previously held a handstand but had not mastered it right away. \"It took me three years,\" she recalled.\n\nFischer's achievement has motivated others to try the feat. Her local gym, where she has been a member for 10 years, has introduced a longevity class to help individuals over 60 improve their strength and overall quality of life. Gym owner Jacob Moffitt expressed his admiration for Fischer's dedication, highlighting that she is one of the primary students in the class, which has attracted several other participants.\n\nDespite her remarkable success, Fischer remains focused on her next challenge. She is currently working on a one-arm handstand, a goal she has been pursuing for two years. \"It's very hard,\" she noted, adding that she might even become the oldest person to accomplish this feat.",
  "summary": "A 75-year-old Perth woman has turned the record books upside down, becoming the world's oldest person to perform a handstand.",
  "key_points": [
    "75-year-old Esther Fischer from Perth breaks world record for oldest handstand performer",
    "Holds handstand position for 55 seconds, surpassing previous record by 40 seconds",
    "Fischer motivated friends to try the feat, leading to introduction of longevity class at her gym"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Fischer’s record-breaking feat serves as a catalyst for local fitness initiatives aimed at helping older adults improve their strength and quality of life through specialized longevity training.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}