Siblings Set New Record for Age Difference Amongst Sisters
Sisters Break Icelandic Record for Combined Age
Sisters Þórhildur and Hulda Dagmar Magnúsdóttir have made history in Iceland, breaking the record for the combined age of siblings. As of July 2025, their combined age reached an impressive 206 years and 203 days.
The record was previously held by siblings Lárus Sigfússon and Anna Sigfúsdóttir, whose combined age was 206 years and 202 days when Anna passed away in January 2020.
Þórhildur, who turned 107 last December, and Hulda, who turned 98 last August, surpassed the previous record by one day, according to calculations by Jónas Ragnarsson, who tracks the ages of Iceland's oldest residents.
The sisters, originally from Árnessýsla but long-time residents of Reykjavík, have maintained a close relationship, regularly meeting for coffee. This strong bond is believed to contribute to their longevity.
When Hulda was born, her sister Þórhildur was eight years and seven months old. Today, they live near each other and continue to break records.
Jónas Ragnarsson, who runs the Facebook page Langlífi, confirmed the milestone. The sisters have lived in Reykjavík for many years and are considered close friends.
The previous record holders, Lárus Sigfússon and Anna Sigfúsdóttir, also hailed from Iceland. Their combined age at the time of Anna's death marked a significant milestone in Icelandic history.
Despite the sisters' impressive age, their current ages are not specified in the text. However, their shared journey and resilience serve as an inspiration to many.
Despite breaking the record for combined age, the exact ages of Sisters Þórhildur and Hulda Dagmar Magnúsdóttir at the time of the record are not specified. Their pursuit of health-and-wellness and ongoing involvement in science, including genetics and the biology of aging, has been remarkable.
