You Won't Believe What the Former World's Strongest Little Girl Is Up To Now

Push It to the Limit

Uri’s preconception of wanting to do a father-son circus act began to melt away when he discovered how innately talented his daughter was. By only a year old, she was balancing on one of his hands with ease. His dreams of building an act starring Varya seemed like they were going to happen organically.

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The More You Know

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