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Australia's oldest living Olympian just turned 100, seven decades after his boss first denied him the chance to compete. Gordon Ingate's sailing career spans from the 1940s to his 90s, proving persistence pays off in the most spectacular ways.
A World War II veteran who served in Germany at 18 and still bakes the sweet bread his grandmother taught him is turning 100 this weekend. His Decatur neighborhood is throwing him a drive-by party to honor a century of service and community spirit.
Ed Nakamura survived Japanese internment camps and served in the U.S. military, and at 100 years old, he's making sure his generation's story isn't forgotten. On the Day of Remembrance, he's sharing his experience to educate future generations. ---
A groundbreaking 20-year study of Chinese centenarians reveals the surprising diet pattern that helped people reach 100. The answer isn't about cutting foods out—it's about making sure you're getting enough of the right nutrients.
Scientists are studying people over 107 years old in Brazil to understand what helps humans live extraordinarily long, healthy lives. The research could reveal genetic keys to extreme longevity that benefit everyone.
A chocolate-loving nun who lived to 116, a 107-year-old supermarket worker, and a woman who won her first swim competition at 100 are unlocking secrets to extreme longevity. Brazilian researchers studying 160 centenarians found genetics, not perfect diets or healthcare access, may hold the key to living past 110.