Three Brazilian sisters have been certified by Guinness World Records as the oldest living sibling trio in the world [2].
The recognition places the women at the center of a scientific study. Researchers said the sisters' shared genetics and lifestyle choices may reveal critical factors that contribute to extreme longevity [1, 2].
Levita de Deus Nunes, Zoraide de Deus Mota, and Zulina de Deus Nunes were officially recognized for the record on June 16, 2026 [2]. The sisters reside in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil [2].
The trio possesses a combined age of 316 years [1]. Individually, the sisters are 109, 104, and 103 years old [2].
Scientists are now examining the biological markers of the three women to determine if their longevity is primarily a result of hereditary traits or environmental influences. Because the sisters shared a childhood and similar regional diets, they provide a rare controlled sample for geriatric research [1].
This case is distinct from individual centenarian studies because it tracks multiple siblings from the same genetic line who have all reached an advanced age. Such clusters often provide more reliable data on the "longevity gene" than isolated cases of extreme old age [2].
“Three Brazilian sisters have been certified by Guinness World Records as the oldest living sibling trio in the world.”
The study of sibling clusters of supercentenarians allows scientists to isolate genetic variables from environmental ones. By comparing three sisters who shared a home and diet but may have different health outcomes, researchers can better identify which specific biomarkers are essential for extending the human lifespan.
