83 years old (Born on May 03, 1942)
Happy Birthday to the legendary Vera Caslavska! You're one of those rare gymnasts who didn't just flip and twist your way into Olympic history once, but twice—winning back-to-back all-around gold medals in 1964 and 1968. Clearly, gravity knew better than to mess with you!Your grace on the balance beam was matched only by your charm off it. Decades later, we still marvel at how effortlessly you soared through routines that left judges speechless (and competitors secretly wishing you'd taken up knitting instead). Here's hoping your birthday is filled with laughter, joy—and absolutely no compulsory floor exercises!
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