Breaking the femur in one's leg can end an athlete's career. But, when 92 year old Klaus Obermeyer did it last ski season, he turned the rehab into a fun experience and was determined to get back on skis this season. Of course he succeeded, because Klaus finds joy in all life's experiences and he doesn't have bad days.
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