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Oldest Living All-Time
Click to see an updated list of the oldest living people of all time.
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Nola Ochs
We all know it's not unusual anymore for adults to decide to go back to college, but at the age of 95? Nola Ochs has one semester left to become the oldest college graduate in history!
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World's Oldest Blogger Wasn't
News organizations all over the world are reporting on the passing of Olive Riley, hailed as “the world’s oldest blogger.” Olive was born in 1899 and passed away Saturday at the age of 108. She certainly deserves recognition...
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Ruth1898 Gives Britney Spears Advice
The world's oldest blogger has some advice for pop princess Britney Spears and anyone who doesn't appreciate the beauty of life.
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"Acting" Like Grownups
A renowned photographer is opening the eyes of teens to show them the wisdom of some of the oldest people in the world.
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James Hylton
n February 2007, 72-year-old James Hylton tried to become the oldest driver to ever qualify for the Daytona 500.
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Breaking Bread with Ruth1898
What will you be doing at 109? Ruth1898, the world's oldest blogger, is still sharing her love of the simple joys in life and her golden nuggets of wisdom with GB.
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Dottie Mears
The world's oldest mermaid has spent more than 50 years under the water.
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Best of The Rest -- The Zimmers
The Zimmers are a British Rock band thought to have the oldest members in the world. The lead singer, Alf, is 90 and their oldest member, Buster, is 101. The band was created as a feature in a BBC television documentary.
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Nola Ochs
Nola Ochs didn't set out to make history but that's exactly what she did. At 95 she became the oldest person ever to graduate from college!
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Life is Beautiful
In one of her final video blogs, Growing Bolder member Ruth1898 -- the world's oldest blogger -- explains why she finds the simple things in life, like clouds, beautiful. Her words will inspire you to live your life well until the very end.
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Lucille Borgen
Not only was a 94-year-old woman the oldest person to compete at the recent waterskiing U.S. Nationals, Lucille Borgen blew everybody away. She survived polio as a child, cancer as an adult and a few years ago, she completely lost vision in her left eye.
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Bill Hargrove
At 106, Bill Hargrove is the world's oldest bowler.
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Ruth Hamilton
Ruth Hamilton is 109 years young and still inspiring everyone around her. Wait until you hear about her incredible, history-making life.
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Joe Neal
At 64, Joe Neal is the oldest member of the triathlon team at The Villages, Fla., and he's just getting started.
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Ruth1898 Dishes Out Relationship Advice
Move over Dr. Phil because there's a fresh, new voice who has advice based on something you may never achieve -- 109 years of life experience. Find out what Ruth1898, the world's oldest blogger, can teach you about love and life.
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John Paul Stevens
Born: April 20, 1920 Associate Supreme Court justice since 1975. Justice Stevens is currently the court's oldest and longest-serving member and wrote the most-cited opinion in American law.
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The Story of Ruth: An Amazing Life
It's hard to say that a 109-year-old died too soon. But Ruth Hamilton was always up for new adventures. It's why she became the world's oldest blogger. You'll be touched by her story and her legacy.
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Violet Sesco
Eighty-year-old Violet Sesco is a great-great-grandmother and a member of the Professional Women's Bassmaster Tour
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Mike Flynt
Rather than regretting the mistakes of his youth for the rest of his life, 59-year-old Mike Flynt decided to suit up and earn his way back onto the college football team he was once booted off.
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Right on Target
Bob Worrell was the oldest archer at the National Senior Games and came away with the gold in his age group and a new record! Find out how he's kept his love for the sport right on target!
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John Glenn
Born: July 18, 1921
He served 24 years in the U.S. Senate but is best known as the first American to orbit the Earth in 1962 and the oldest person to ever fly in space in 1998. -
Remarkable Woman Struggles for Life
Just wanted to pass along that the oldest member of Growing Bolder, Ruth1898 is not well. At 109, she is the world's oldest blogger. She has been put under the care of hospice and they are very concerned about her chances of recovery. Being a part of...
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Rabbit Kekai
Born November 11, 1920. At 87, Rabbit Kekai is the oldest competitive surfer in the world. A legendary Hawaiian big wave surfer and winner of countless international surfing contests.
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Bold in Beijing
Think you have to be a teenager to be a big star in the Olympic Games? Check out these athletes who are proving you can still be a sports star in your 40s, 50s and even 60s!
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Best of the Rest: How to Live to 91
Ernest Borgnine is 91 and the the oldest Oscar winner alive, having won the 'Best Actor' award for 1955's Marty. He also appears youthful and in pretty good shape. How does he do it?
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John Wilson
For John Wilson, being 53 only means one thing – his age. Wilson is graduating college this year and is playing on his school's baseball team, making him the oldest college baseball player in history.
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Lucille Borgen
At 94, Lucille Borgen became the oldest competitor ever in the U.S. National Water Skiing Championships; the world's largest water ski tournament. She amazed the crowd, winning the slalom and tricks title in her age division.
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Father Carmen Buono
Father Carmen Buono, 68, is just beginning his career in the priesthood.
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Boomer's Buzz: Saturday, April 19, 2008
Saturday Buzz: The latest from the campaign trail, the debate rages over plastic bottles, animals affected by global warming, turning 115, the $1 million cookies, and more.
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Leroy "Satchel" Paige
A right-handed pitcher and legendary storyteller, Leroy "Satchel" Paige was one of the greatest baseball players of all-time.
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Does Birth Order Matter?
A new study says parents tend to be harder on their first-born children -- with some surprising results! Read the article then share your thoughts.
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Sister Madonna Buder
Known as the "Nun on the Run," Sister Madonna Buder has finished about 40 marathons and 34 Ironman triathlons and two years ago, at the age of 75, she became the oldest woman to finish the Ironman World Championships.
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Boomer's Buzz: Thursday, April 24, 2008
Today's Buzz: Barracky -- The Movie, 95-year-old defends herself and house with a screwdriver, 10 things to do before you die, what families around the world eat in a week and what it costs, and more.
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Eva Birath
Not only is Eva Birath one of the top bodybuilders in Sweden, at 51, she's one of the oldest.
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Healthy Tradition for Labor Day
I recall the Labor Day weekend when I was about 12. My family (Dad, Mom and sis) had gone to a barbeque at a friend’s house. They had 5 children and their house was always bustling with friends and family. It was a healthy,...
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Why You Should Never Stop Dreaming
We all kn ow that 41-year-old Dara Torres will be the oldest U.S. Olympic swimmer ever when she hits the water next month in Beijing. But she won't be the oldest member of this year's U.S. team. That honor goes to 58-year-old John Dane.
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93-year-old Banana George Attempts Water Skiing Record
It was a rough winter for Banana George Blair, the most famous water skier in history. The oldest-ever barefoot skier ever battled a severe case of pneumonia that left him bedridden and weak. But the 93-year-old wasn’t ready to give up the sport he loved.
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Boomer's Buzz: Friday, April 4, 2008
Remembering Dr. King, the amazing 101-year-old marathoner who stops for a beer and a cigarette, the good news about caffeine and your brain, why you may be drinking too much water, beach police in 1922, and the clothes off Princess Di's back.
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Doug Hoylman
Doug "The Iceman" Hoylman is one of the country's best crossword puzzle solvers.
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World's Oldest Showgirl Dies
Beverly Allen was all about defying expectations. She swore she'd never stop dancing and she didn't until she passed away this week at the age of 90.
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Andora Quinby
Many people take up new sports in their better years, but after turning 78, one woman decided to take up weightlifting.
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She Defines Human Lifespan
Lifespan is defined as the age of the oldest living individual of a species. For humans, it's now 122 years and 164 days. That's how old Madame Jeanne Calment was when she died in France in August 1997.
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Catfight for World's Oldest Blogger Honors
There's an international catfight of nearly immortal proportions taking place on GrowingBolder.com for World's Oldest Blogger Honors. It's the battle of the century. Literally! In the GrowingBolder.com corner, from America, clocking in at 109...
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Who's The Greatest Ever?
If you're looking for inspiration to get off the couch – look no further. GrowingBolder.com has the world's greatest collection of interviews with amazing Masters Athletes. But who is the best over-40 athlete of all time?
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Never Too Late
If you ever think opportunity has passed you by, take a moment and look at this list. Here's proof the best is still ahead.
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Growing Bolder in 1938
GB member Fred the Fitness Guy made an amazing discovery. Exactly 70 years ago, his great grandfather was featured in National Geographic magazine. Fred made a video to share his family news with his GB family.
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Sara Davidson
Sara Davidson was practically kicked out of Hollywood after becoming one of the top TV writers and producers in the business. Now, she's back and getting the last laugh.
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World's Oldest Woman Had Normal Brain
A Dutch woman who reached 115 years of age and remained mentally sharp throughout life had a healthy brain when she died. The new study suggests Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia are not inevitable, as had been suspected.
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Estelle Rees-Arroyo
At an age when many are content to sit back and reflect on a long life, Estelle Rees-Arroyo is studying the lives of others as she works toward a bachelor's degree.
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Glenda Guilfoyle
Glenda Guilfoyle is a real-life dancing queen. She started as a coveted Radio City Music Hall Rockette at the age of 17 and at 74, she's still moving her feet to the music.
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