Think about ten amazing folks who did some really cool and strange things. Most of us can’t even imagine doing what they did. But there are also some sad stories, like the one about Zhen Siong.
Sergey Karjakin – Chess Whiz
Meet Sergey Karjakin, a super smart kid in chess. He became a big shot at chess when he was only 11 years and 11 months old. He played chess since he was 5 and even won a big chess championship when he was 12. Now he’s 34 and still playing chess like a champ.
Rifca Stanescu – Unusual Grandma
Imagine being a grandma at 23! That’s what happened to Rifca Stanescu, a Gypsy from Romania. She had her first baby when she was just 12 and got married when she was 11 to a 13-year-old boy. Her daughter followed in her footsteps and became a mom at 11. Their story is quite different.
| Person | Achievement |
|---|---|
| Sergey Karjakin | Young Chess Whiz |
| Rifca Stanescu | Unconventional Grandmother |
| Zhen Siong | Young Heart Attack Victim |
| Jordan Romero | Youngest Everest Climber |
| Sean Stewart | Surprisingly Young Father |
| Jessica Gaude | Heaviest Child at Age 7 |
| Ben Jelf | Speedboat Champion |
| Jordan Maguire | Teen Explorer of North Pole |
| Marc L. Griffin | Youthful Justice of the Peace |
| Julie Sheldon | Baby Swimmer |
Zhen Siong – Young Heart Attack Victim
Think about a 13-year-old boy named Zhen Siong. He’s the youngest kid in his country to die from a heart attack. The last youngest person to have a heart attack was 27! Zhen Siong was tall and loved basketball. But he passed away in 2008 because of a heart attack. He had chest pains before that.
Jordan Romero – Young Everest Climber:
Here’s a cool story about a kid named Jordan Romero. He was just 13 years old when he climbed up Mount Everest in 2010. He went up a really tough path and reached the top at 26,246 feet. He did this with his dad, stepmom, and some guides. He finished his journey on May 22, 2010.
Sean Stewart – Super Young Dad:
Imagine being 12 and becoming a dad. That’s Sean Stewart’s story. His girlfriend, who was 16, had a baby in January 2008. The girlfriend lived next door. Being so young and having a baby comes with big responsibilities.
Jessica Gaude – Heaviest Kid:
Think about a 7-year-old girl named Jessica Gaude. She was known as the heaviest child in the world because she weighed 222 kilograms. Her mom gave her lots of food she loved, and she ate 10,000 calories every day. This caused her to gain a lot of weight.
Ben Jelf – Speedboat Champ:
Here’s a story about a young British guy named Ben Jelf. He raced powerboats and became the champion in the world and Europe. He followed what his grandpa did and raced boats. He even used some of his winnings to help fight cancer.
Jordan Maguire – Young North Pole Explorer:
Meet Jordan Maguire, a Scottish teenager. He did something amazing – he got to the North Pole at just 15 years old. He walked there from Northern Russia over 10 days. He needed money for this adventure and he raised it.
Marc L. Griffin – Young Judge:
Imagine a young guy, Marc L. Griffin. He talked the county commissioners into making him a judge when he was still in school. He found out there was a job opening while he was studying law in high school.
Julie Sheldon – Baby Swimmer:
Check this out – Julie Sheldon was only 9 months old when she learned how to swim! Can you believe it? She’s the youngest swimmer in the world. She must really love the water.
