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71-year-old Woman Makes History As Oldest Contestant Ever In Miss Texas USA Pageant
KSAT News ^ | June 24, 2024 | Spencer Heath

Posted on 06/24/2024 4:19:51 AM PDT by texanyankee

A contestant for Miss Texas USA has made history as the oldest person to compete for the state title.

Marissa Teijo, 71, faced off against nearly 100 other competitors at the pageant in Houston, KVIA-TV reported.

The pageant’s winner will go on to represent Texas in the Miss USA competition.

Teijo, an El Paso native, grew up on a farm and became interested in fitness at a young age.

Teijo has taken part in numerous fitness competitions over the years.

Around a month ago, Teijo posted on Instagram to share why she signed up for the pageant:

“I am delighted to be a part of this incredible new experience as a contestant in the Miss Texas USA pageant,” she said. “In doing so, I hope to inspire women to strive to be their best physical and mental self and believe there is beauty at any age.”

The Miss Universe organization recently made changes to its rules, aiming to be more inclusive, as reported by NBC News.

The inclusivity meant removing age limits and allowing married, divorced and pregnant women to participate.


TOPICS: Culture/Society; News/Current Events; US: Texas
KEYWORDS: elpaso; missusa; texas
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To: texanyankee

LAZ...calling LAZ. You are needed immediately 😜


21 posted on 06/24/2024 5:46:04 AM PDT by BubbaJunebug ( )
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To: Red Badger; texanyankee

“Remember the Alamo!”

Remember the Alamo?

more like

Remember the Maine!


22 posted on 06/24/2024 5:46:22 AM PDT by Morgana ( Always a bit of truth in dark humor.)
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To: V_TWIN

Miss A.I.


23 posted on 06/24/2024 5:46:23 AM PDT by windowdude
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To: Morgana

The Alamo is older..................


24 posted on 06/24/2024 5:49:30 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: RandallFlagg

At least she’s an actual female.


What are you, a biologist?


25 posted on 06/24/2024 5:53:10 AM PDT by Cold_Red_Steel
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To: Omnivore-Dan

Ms. Teijo is setting the bar to a higher level as she should since American Standards are always high.


26 posted on 06/24/2024 5:59:55 AM PDT by chopperk (are)
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To: chopperk

She won’t win if there’s a swimsuit competition.


27 posted on 06/24/2024 6:05:33 AM PDT by DIRTYSECRET
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To: texanyankee

71?


28 posted on 06/24/2024 6:07:47 AM PDT by NetAddicted (MAGA2024)
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To: Red Badger

Lol you bad


29 posted on 06/24/2024 6:30:54 AM PDT by Bob434
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To: Morgana

Of course I hit it. One drop of Royal Jelly can make a 71 year old woman, gorgeous again.


30 posted on 06/24/2024 6:39:55 AM PDT by Lazamataz (Trump's experience? We're next.)
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To: texanyankee
Alright folks - she ain't stealing a younger woman's spot.

The Miss Universe organization recently made changes to its rules

The organization changed rules to make this happen - they wanted this to happen.
31 posted on 06/24/2024 6:42:49 AM PDT by larrytown (A Cadet will not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do. Then they graduate...)
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To: texanyankee

Laz, what say you?


32 posted on 06/24/2024 7:00:26 AM PDT by Tommy Revolts (,,)
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To: Red Badger

I don’t remember the Alamo, except the movie.

But yes, I have read history of that since kid.

I’m 76.


33 posted on 06/24/2024 7:08:37 AM PDT by Texas Fossil (Texas is not about where you were born, but a Free State of Heart, Mind and Attitude.)
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To: DIRTYSECRET

Maybe so, but Amerians need to keep the Bar as high as possible. Be all you can be.


34 posted on 06/24/2024 7:12:18 AM PDT by chopperk (are)
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To: DIRTYSECRET

Perhaps she can hire Dolly Parton’s engineer.


35 posted on 06/24/2024 7:47:12 AM PDT by Laslo Fripp (Does anybody proofread anymore?)
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To: texanyankee
She looks very fit and youthful except for the hands. You can always tell by the hands.


36 posted on 06/24/2024 8:55:09 AM PDT by Albion Wilde (Either ‘the Deep State destroys America, or we destroy the Deep State.’ --Donald Trump)
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To: Albion Wilde

She looks nice wouldn’t want to be the one who pays that maintenance bill.


37 posted on 06/24/2024 9:18:39 AM PDT by Vaduz
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To: Albion Wilde

Wowza!


38 posted on 06/24/2024 9:46:04 AM PDT by texanyankee
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To: whitney69

Nobody wants to see a 70 year old parading around on stage in a bikini.


39 posted on 06/24/2024 11:45:52 AM PDT by imabadboy99
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To: Morgana

“Remember the Maine!”

“.. Plymouth Rock, and the Golden Rule.”

You gave me the ear worm for Music Man.


40 posted on 06/24/2024 11:58:04 AM PDT by MayflowerMadam (Navarro didn't kill himself.)
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