'World's oldest man' celebrates 116th birthday

Ukrainian Hryhory Nestor celebrates his 116th birthday today and claims to be the world’s oldest man.

'World's oldest man' celebrates 116th birthday
Thu, 15 Mar, 2007 - 10:10

Ukrainian Hryhory Nestor celebrates his 116th birthday today and claims to be the world’s oldest man.

Nestor, from the small village of Stari Yarychiv, says his long life is due to clean living and a healthy diet.

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