Discovering the Oldest Person in the World: A Look at the Record Holders

Discovering the Oldest Person in the World: A Look at the Record Holders

When we talk about longevity, one of the most exciting things to discover is who holds the record for the oldest person in the world. While not everyone can achieve this, many wonder what the secrets are to living a long life.

Let’s delve into some of the people who have claimed the title and the secrets to their long lives.

Jeanne Calment

Jeanne Calment of France lived to be the oldest person in the world, reaching the age of 122 years and 164 days, according to the Guinness World Records. Calment attributed her long life to olive oil, port wine, and chocolate.

Interestingly, Calment lived on her own until age 110 and was an avid cyclist until the age of 100.

Sarah Knauss

Sarah Knauss of the United States held the title of the oldest person in the world before Calment. Knauss passed away at the age of 119 in 1999.

Knauss attributed her long life to her strong family genes, saying that they had a history of longevity. She also lived a relatively simple life.

Nabi Tajima

Nabi Tajima of Japan lived to be 117 years and 260 days. Tajima was born on August 4th, 1900, and was among only a handful of people born in the 19th century to be verified by the Guinness World Records.

Tajima’s secrets to a long life were eating well and getting enough rest. She also did not smoke or drink.

Emma Morano

Born in 1899, Emma Morano of Italy lived to be 117 years and 137 days. Morano attributed her long life to her diet, which included three eggs a day, two of them raw. She also left her abusive husband when she was 38 years old, which she said contributed to her long life.

Conclusions

These are just a few of the people who hold the distinction of being the oldest person in the world. While their secrets to longevity varied, there were a few common denominators such as eating well and living a relatively stress-free life.

If we want to live longer, it’s clear that taking care of our physical and emotional health is essential. While we might not all be record holders, we can aim to live our best lives to achieve healthy and fulfilling longevity.