Three Brazilian sisters aged 109, 104 and 103, respectively, have been officially recognised by Guinness World Records for setting a record for the highest combined age of three living siblings.
With a combined age of 316 years, their incredible survival has caught the attention of top scientists who want to understand the secret behind their long lives and sharp minds.
According to a June report published by LongeviQuest, an organisation that verifies longevity records and partners with Guinness World Records, a researcher, Lara Souza, personally visited the world’s oldest living sibling trio at their residence.
Originally from the rural town of Cedro de São João in Sergipe, Brazil, the sisters grew up in a big family of eight children.
They spent their youth doing heavy manual work, eating fresh food straight from the farm, and swimming in open rivers. Later in life, they all migrated to Rio de Janeiro.
