A 68-year-old grandpa is winning hearts online with his impressive subway display of strength! Age is just a number, especially for Harold Thompson, who recently went viral after his grandson shared a snapshot of his daring subway performance. Riding the train in Rio during his fifth consecutive Olympic Games, Harold was with his 19-year-old grandson, Jason Rivers, who clearly has a knack for sharing memorable moments.
As the story goes, a fellow passenger spotted the well-dressed grandfather and offered him a seat in the designated area for seniors. Instead of accepting the kindness, Harold seized the subway pole like a seasoned athlete and hoisted himself into a horizontal position, much to the delight of his grandson and onlookers.
“He didn’t think twice! He just grabbed that pole and pulled himself up like it was nothing,” Jason’s brother, Tyler Rivers, chimed in, adding that their grandpa has always been a source of entertainment for the family. “I knew he had something up his sleeve just based on how he strutted over to that empty seat.”
Jason quickly took to social media to showcase Harold’s skills, and the reaction has been nothing short of explosive. His tweet has racked up over 96K retweets and 126K likes since Thursday. While the brothers weren’t surprised, the internet certainly was—many people were both impressed and charmed by Harold’s unexpected display of athleticism.
I can relate to this as my own granddad was quite the lively character, but I can’t say I ever witnessed him pulling off such a stunt. Thank goodness, too—after a summer of not hitting the gym, the last thing I need is a fit grandpa showing me up on the internet.
Harold Thompson has inspired me to think that maybe, just maybe, staying active in my sixties doesn’t have to involve a life of couch-surfing or, heaven forbid, anything else. Instead, I could keep fit, create some social media magic with my grandkids (who hopefully will have the know-how to help me post), and maybe even catch the eye of potential admirers.
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In summary, Harold Thompson’s subway pole stunt has captivated the internet and serves as a reminder that age shouldn’t limit our athleticism or zest for life. With a little creativity and a supportive family, staying active at any age is possible!