'World's oldest woman' was 122 when she died, but researcher says she was lying about age
Jeanne Calment died in 1997 in the southern French town in which she was born, and her death drew a flurry of attention.
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J'Accuse…! Why Jeanne Calment's 122-year old longevity record may be fake | by Yuri Deigin
To avoid work misattribution, please see the Authorship section at the end of this article) For many gerontologists, Jeanne Calment is almost what Joan of Arc is for the French. A symbol, a legend, a saint. The longevity record of Jeanne of Arles, set at 122 years and 164 days, is known to every true aging fighter. Since Jeanne set it in 1997 nobody managed to break it or even get close â the second place barely exceeds 119 years, and the third stands at 117. Of those contenders who stand any chance â i.e. those who are presently alive â the oldest ones are just 115 years old...
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