An 81-year-old woman living with cancer, Fran Anderson, completed a grueling 24-mile rim-to-rim hike of the Grand Canyon.
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Anderson had faced life-threatening pneumonia, cancer, and knee surgery in recent years but remained active and determined.
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Despite initial health setbacks and obstacles, Anderson embarked on the challenging hike with her family.
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She started the hike at 5:45 a.m. and completed it in about 21 hours, significantly longer than her initial goal of 14 hours.
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Anderson faced physical difficulties during the hike, including knee and hip issues, but persevered.
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Her family helped redistribute the weight in her backpack, allowing her to continue the journey.
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Anderson broke the record for the oldest person to hike the Grand Canyon from rim to rim, previously held by a 91-year-old.
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She finished the hike despite the challenges and expressed happiness at her family's support and achievement.
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Anderson already has plans for future adventures, including trips to national parks, a train tour in Canada, and possibly a visit to Israel.
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Her next physical challenge is to conquer the 17-mile hike up Half Dome in Yosemite National Park.
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