'Cool' grandpa in Rio turns down elderly train seat in favour of flag pole lift
'Cool' grandpa in Rio turns down elderly train seat in favour of flag pole lift
Updated 13 August 2016, 13:00 AEST
A Texas grandfather draws widespread praise on social media after photos of his impressive flag pole lift on a train in Rio de Janeiro are shared by his grandson on Twitter.
A Texas grandfather has been labelled the "coolest papa out there" on social media after photos of his impressive flag pole lift on a train in Rio de Janeiro were shared by his grandson on Twitter.
Wayne McEntire, 68, was riding on a train with his grandson, Britton Barker, when a commuter offered him a seat in a designated section for elderly passengers.
But Mr Barker's grandfather declined, instead demonstrating his upper body strength with a flag pole lift.
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