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TimesLIVE·September 9, 2026 at 3:15 PM

A 119-year-old Costa Rican man, Jose Flores, is seeking recognition as the world's oldest person, according to TimesLIVE. Flores reportedly spends his days napping, eating meals prepared by his granddaughter, and arm-wrestling with her. If his age is verified, he would surpass current record holders for longevity. The claim of his age has not been independently confirmed in the report.

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