At 90 years old, Elena Placci from Cordoba is making waves in the swimming world, having won two gold medals at the World Swimming Championships in Singapore. Despite starting her competitive journey only after she turned 60, when she retired from her teaching career, Placci’s commitment to swimming has remained unwavering. She trains twice a week and acknowledges the physical limitations that come with age, yet she sees swimming as not just a sport but a vital part of her well-being. Water serves as her sanctuary, helping relieve typical age-related aches and pains.