Stenmark Shines in Pole Vault at 68, World's Oldest Person Dies at 117

Ingemar Stenmark, the legendary alpine skier, amazes at 68 with a 3.0-meter pole vault at the World Masters Athletics Championships. In another news, Maria Branyas, the world's oldest person, dies peacefully at 117 in Spain. Her passing was confirmed via her X platform account and a nursing home spokesperson.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 22-08-2024 10:26 IST | Created: 22-08-2024 10:26 IST
Stenmark Shines in Pole Vault at 68, World's Oldest Person Dies at 117
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Ingemar Stenmark, the legendary alpine skier, continues to captivate audiences at 68, this time in the pole vault event at the World Masters Athletics Championships. Stenmark, who boasts multiple Olympic and World Championship golds, cleared 3.0 meters in Gothenburg, receiving wild applause.

In other news, Maria Branyas, recognized as the world's oldest person, passed away peacefully at 117 in a Spanish nursing home. Her death was confirmed by her official X platform account and a spokesperson from the nursing home.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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