Six-pack boasting grandmother sets cycling Guinness World Record, says it is never too late to start physical exercise

A Chinese grandmother has inspired countless netizens after winning third place in a fitness competition, following four years of rigorous training.

On June 1, 71-year-old Sun Minghui, who is originally from Ma’anshan in Anhui province, central China, won the bronze medal in the mixed-gender category at the 2025 Wuhan round of the National Fitness Newcomers Quality Competition.

Sun was the oldest competitor at the event.

Before retiring, she worked in the cafeteria of a steel factory and despite the demands of her job, always maintained a passion for exercise.