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35 Old Age Record Breakers
Living a long life is always nice, but living a long life your our wonway is much more
fulfilling. These world record holders are all the oldest people to do something
incredible, whether that means becoming parents, tying the knot, sticking with their
profession or just defying the odds.
Pictures and descriptions of some strong-willed old persons are given below.
Recognise them and write their names.
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On May 22, 2003, he became the world’s At the age of 65, she became the world’s
oldest man to reach the summit of Mount oldest woman to reach the summit of
Everest. He achieved this feat at the age of Mount Everest on May 17, 2002.
80 years.
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At the age of 73 years, he became the This Japanese became the world’s oldest
oldest person to swim across the English person to finish a solo, non-stop around
Channel in September, 2014. the world voyage in 234 days. He
achieved this feat at the age of 71 years.
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