Theodora Gotz is proof that age is no barrier to competition.
The 67-year-old from Auckland competed in the floor, bar, and beam categories of gymsport at the Boys & Girls Gym Club in the weekend.
Even some of Mrs Gotz's fellow competitors - several decades her junior - are amazed when she slides into the splits as part of her warm-up.
Mrs Gotz is a member of Tri Star Gymnastics and has competed in the Masters Games four times.
She began competing in gymnastics in her youth, and as she got older, moved into coaching and judging.