World's Oldest Man at Age 111
Maintains Life Enjoying Favorite Foods
A 111-year-old man from the UK has been recognized by the Guinness World Records (GWR) as the 'world's oldest living man.' He attributed his longevity to 'luck.'
On the 8th (local time), British daily The Guardian and others reported that John Alfred Tenniswood, born in August 1912 in Liverpool, northwest England, received the GWR certificate as the 'oldest living man' at the age of 111 years and 222 days on the 4th.
When asked about the secret to his longevity, Tenniswood said, "Just 'pure luck,'" adding, "You either live long or die young, and there is little a person can do." However, he emphasized the importance of 'moderation.' He revealed that he neither smokes nor drinks much alcohol, stating, "Drinking too much, eating too much, or walking too much is not good either. Anything in excess will eventually cause suffering." He advised the younger generation to "always do your best, whether learning something or teaching someone."
John Alfred Tinniswood, born in August 1912 in Liverpool, northwest England, received the Guinness World Records (GWR) certificate as the "Oldest Living Man" at the age of 111 years and 222 days on the 4th. [Image source=AP News]
Although he does not insist on a special diet, he enjoys 'fish and chips,' a representative British dish of long-cut fried potatoes and fish, and eats it every Friday. In a 2019 interview, he jokingly said, "I think I have stayed young by looking forward to when I can next eat fish and chips."
Born in the year the Titanic sank, he lived through two world wars. He is also recognized as one of the surviving male veterans of World War II. Since turning 100 in 2012, he has received birthday letters every year from the late Queen Elizabeth, who was 14 years younger than him.
Having worked as an accountant before retiring, he currently lives in a nursing home but is reported to be healthy enough to manage most of his daily activities independently. Tenniswood gets out of bed without assistance, listens to the radio to check the news, and manages his finances on his own.
The previous oldest living man before Tenniswood was Juan Vicente Perez Mora from Venezuela, who passed away at the age of 114 on the 2nd. Born in May 1909 and working as a farmer, he died just over 50 days before his 115th birthday. The Japanese man Sonobe Kisaburo, who was expected to inherit the 'world's oldest living man' title, was confirmed by GWR to have passed away on the 31st of last month. The oldest man ever recorded is Jiroemon Kimura from Japan, who lived 116 years and 54 days, according to records from 2013.
The oldest woman certified by GWR is Maria Branyas Morera, who celebrated her 117th birthday last month. After Lucile Randon, a French native who died at 118 in January 2023, was recognized as the world's oldest person. She actively communicates with people through X (formerly Twitter) with the help of her family.
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