Helena Michalik, Poland’s second-oldest living person, turned 110

The Gerontology Research Group (GRG) is delighted to announce a remarkable milestone: Helena Michalik of Kazimierza Wielka, Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, Poland’s second oldest living person, has turned 110 on 22 May 2024.

She was in Pennsylvania, USA on 22 May 1914. Helena Michalik has witnessed over a century of incredible changes and events. She now resides in Kazimierza Wielka, Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, Poland, where she continues to inspire those around her with her longevity and wisdom. She became the oldest living person in Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship in March 2022. She is currently the vice-doyenne of Poland, behind Anna Gawłowska of Czerwionka-Leszczyny, Silesia Voivodeship, born 6 June 1913.

The team of GRG scientists paid a visit to Helena Michalik on 10 February 2024, verifying her age together with her family, and paying tribute to Mrs. Michalik herself. She is the third supercentenarian in the history of Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship behind Marianna Smolarczyk of Łubno, Kielce County (1897-2007) and Julianna Garbacz of Końskie, Końskie County (1900-2010).

Wacław Jan Kroczek; Gerontology Research Group (GRG)

Helena Michalik with her daughters in 2014. Helena’s 100th birthday.

Helena Michalik with her daughters in 1940, after her husband’s death.