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The NC Highway Patrol shared the video on Twitter, and while both put up a good fight, Eden ultimately stuck the landing and earned bragging rights over her dad.

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Courtesy Amanda Marshall
PHOTO: Brad Marshall and his daughter Eden practice balancing on a wooden beam.
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Parents Amanda and Brad Marshall told \"GMA\" they encourage Eden to do her best and want to make her feel important.

The young athlete, who has been doing gymnastics for nearly two years, trains three hours a day twice a week and loves to practice her pull-ups, while her dad does them to keep in top shape for his job.

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Courtesy Amanda Marshall
PHOTO: Amanda, Eden and Brad Marshall take a family selfie picture.
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Her parents added that Eden felt awesome after the big win.

Right now, her family said, Eden's favorite gymnastics move is doing routines on the bar.

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