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.
LAZ...calling LAZ. You are needed immediately 😜
“Remember the Alamo!”
Remember the Alamo?
more like
Remember the Maine!
Miss A.I.
The Alamo is older..................
At least she’s an actual female.
What are you, a biologist?
Ms. Teijo is setting the bar to a higher level as she should since American Standards are always high.
She won’t win if there’s a swimsuit competition.
71?
Lol you bad
Of course I hit it. One drop of Royal Jelly can make a 71 year old woman, gorgeous again.
Laz, what say you?
I don’t remember the Alamo, except the movie.
But yes, I have read history of that since kid.
I’m 76.
Maybe so, but Amerians need to keep the Bar as high as possible. Be all you can be.
Perhaps she can hire Dolly Parton’s engineer.
She looks nice wouldn’t want to be the one who pays that maintenance bill.
Wowza!
Nobody wants to see a 70 year old parading around on stage in a bikini.
“Remember the Maine!”
“.. Plymouth Rock, and the Golden Rule.”
You gave me the ear worm for Music Man.
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