He took up marathon swimming only at the age of 39.
He took up golf at the age of 13 being introduced by his father.
He took up golf at the age of three and was taught to play by his father.
He took up factory work at the age of 15.
He took up skiing at the age of 18 years.
He took up basketball and football at the age of 8.
She took up ice dancing at the age of ten.
He took up Masters athletics in 2004, at the young age of 97.
He took up the violin at the age of four or five.
He took up journalism at the age of 18 and was soon chief reporter.