Oldest person to 10m yoke carry (male) - Robert Herbst at the age of 65 years and 123 days old
Aug 25, 2025
Robert showed incredible strength to carry the yoke 10 metres.
This is the oldest man to ever cycle across America
Aug 4, 2025
The oldest person to cross America (USA) by bicycle (male) is Robert Sanders (USA b. 23 March 1940), who is 85 years and 49 days old, as verified in Saint Augustine Beach, Florida, USA, on 11 May 2025.
Oldest person to perform an abdominal plank (male)
Jun 9, 2025
Maynard Williams is a distance runner who began holding the plank as a way to reduce injuries but retain his fitness as he got older.
Oldest Barber Still Cuts Hair at 108
Mar 7, 2025
At the astonishing age of 108, Shitsui Hakoishi has been certified as the world's oldest female barber. Shitsui's salon is around a three-hour drive from Tokyo, located on the fringe of Tochigi Prefecture surrounded by mountains. In her compact workspace
Meet the six oldest living siblings with a combined age of 572 years
Oct 14, 2024
Join Dean Jacob and his mother, Norma, as they introduce her five siblings, all striving for the title of the six oldest living siblings with a remarkable combined age of 572 years.
World's oldest person receives Guinness World Records certificate
Sep 16, 2024
The oldest person living is Tomiko Itooka (Japan, b. 23 May 1908), who is 116 years and 90 days old, as verified in Ashiya, Hyogo, Japan, on 21 August 2024.
Oldest People Living in 2024
Sep 12, 2024
After recently confirming the new oldest woman in the world and celebrating the oldest man's 112th birthday, Editor-In-Chief Craig Glenday looks back at the history of the oldest people records and the secrets to their long life.
Oldest person to perform an abdominal plank (female)
Aug 28, 2024
The oldest person to perform an abdominal plank (female) is 80 years 244 days and was achieved by Annie Judis (b. 23 November 1943, USA), in Beverly Hills, California, USA, on 24 July 2024. Annie attempted this feat as she loves a good challenge, she eve
World's Oldest Man Confirmed at 111 Years Old
Aug 22, 2024
Guinness World Records are delighted to confirm that John Tinniswood, a 111-year-old man living in Southport, UK, as the world's oldest person (male).
Oldest People Ever
Apr 4, 2024
We look back at the oldest living person and explore the science behind old age. What makes some people live longer than others? And is it likely that anyone will beat the current record from Jeanne Louise Calment of 122 years and 164 days? Experts give u
Meet the world's oldest fitness instructor
Feb 26, 2024
Tim Minnick didn't receive his fitness credentials until the age of 73. Now, he is coaching multiple classes in a gym every week in Leander, Texas.
World's Oldest Competitive Powerlifter
Mar 31, 2023
Edith Murway-Traina (USA, b. 8 Aug 1921) took up deadlifting and benching at 91 to indulge a friend who had “dragged her kicking and screaming” to the gym. The Floridian was soon hooked and began entering competitions. In her most recent event, on 10 Nov
Oldest TV director: 91-year-old ‘King of Action’ Chalong Pakdeevijit takes record
Mar 18, 2023
Oldest TV director: 91-year-old ‘King of Action’ Chalong Pakdeevijit takes record . “Lights, camera, action! ” (or the Thai equivalent) is a phrase Chalong Pakdeevijit is all too familiar with as the world’s oldest TV director.