Oldest person to abseil (male)

Oldest person to abseil (male)
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Who
Colin Bell
What
102:194 year(s):day(s)
Where
United Kingdom (London)
When
14 September 2023

The oldest person to abseil (male) is Colin Bell (UK, b. 5 March 1921), who is 102 years and 193 days old, as verified in London, UK, on 14 September 2023.

Flt Lt Colin Bell abseiled from the helipad on the roof of the Royal London Hospital Building, which is approximately 86 metres (284 ft) high. He took on this challenge as part of his fundraising efforts for London's Air Ambulance Charity.