A Bay area powerlifter is turning heads at the gym.
Edith Traina is pumping iron at 93 years old. She won a gold medal after competing recently in the senior games of Hillsborough County.
Traina said she loves the attention, but it's really no big deal.
"I always get a big round of applause," Traina said. "Everybody thinks its amazing and truthfully I don't. I do not think there's anything amazing about it."
Traina started powerlifting two years ago. Her friend, 73-year-old Carmen Gutwirth, convinced her to take it on.
"I said, 'do you want to do powerlifting?' She said, 'not especially, no,'" Gutwirth said.
Traina agreed.
"I was inclined like a lot of other people to say -- 91, why would I want to do that," Traina said.
Now, the sport helps Traina stay energetic and focused. Traina added it's also great for her ego.
"Powerlifting, I discovered all I need to do is go to the bar, do a lift, I get all the applause, I take a bow and I go off the stage," she laughed.
Traina just hopes other women her age will give the sport a try. She said she really wants some competition.