Legendary Skier Stenmark Excels in Pole Vault; Oldest Person Dies at 117

Ingemar Stenmark, 68, showcased his versatility by competing in pole vault at the World Masters Athletics Championships, astonishing audiences with a 3.0 meters jump. Maria Branyas, the world’s oldest person, passed away peacefully at 117 in Spain. Both events have garnered significant attention and applause.

Ingemar Stenmark, the legendary alpine skier, has once again captivated audiences, this time in a different sport. At 68, Stenmark competed in the pole vault at the World Masters Athletics Championships in Gothenburg, achieving a jump of 3.0 meters, his personal second-best. His performance was met with wild applause.

In another notable event, Maria Branyas, who held the title of the world's oldest person, passed away at the age of 117. Residing in a Spanish nursing home, Branyas died peacefully in her sleep, according to her X platform account and the nursing home spokesperson. "Maria Branyas has left us peacefully, as she wished," the official statement read.

Both of these events have drawn considerable public interest, demonstrating the diverse ways in which age can manifest as both a testament to athletic prowess and a life's peaceful conclusion.

(With inputs from agencies.)