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Guinness World Record holder, 82, got his first lifeguard job when he was just 18

By Brianna Scott,

Juana Summers, Jeanette Woods

Published August 26, 2025 at 2:34 PM MDT

A New Jersey lifeguard has been recognized by Guinness World Records as the oldest, male open water lifeguard. He's still patrolling the shores at nearly 83 years old, but got his first job as a lifeguard when he was just 18.

Brianna Scott

Brianna Scott is currently a producer at the Consider This podcast.

Juana Summers

Juana Summers is a co-host of NPR's All Things Considered, alongside Ailsa Chang, Ari Shapiro and Mary Louise Kelly. She joined All Things Considered in June 2022.

Jeanette Woods