71-year-old woman makes history competing in Miss Texas USA pageant
Published: Jun. 22, 2024 at 6:54 PM CDT
(CNN) - A Texas woman is making history this weekend as the oldest contestant in the Miss Texas USA pageant.
Marissa Teijo is 71 years old.
She is from El Paso and is the oldest contestant to ever compete for the state title.
Teijo grew up on a farm. She developed a passion for fitness at a young age and participated in several fitness competitions over the years.
The 71-year-old is facing nearly 100 competitors for a chance to become the next Miss Texas USA.
The two-day pageant is scheduled to run through Saturday.
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