Jorge Elich

Jorge Elich (aged 8 as of January 31, 2008) is a young Spanish lion tamer. He holds the Guinness World Record for being the youngest lion tamer in the world. His most recent documented performance was in the Circus Paris in El Ejido, near Almeria, Spain, in January 2008. Jorge, the youngest of six siblings, took over from his ailing father when he was 5 years old.

See also

Michelito Lagravere, young Mexican bullfighter.
Rafita Mirabal, young Mexican bullfighter.

References

"Youngest person to be a lion tamer". Records of the week: 1st - 7th February 2008. Guinness World Records. February 8, 2008. Archived from the original on December 5, 2008. Retrieved 2008-10-30.
"Tiny Tamer Stars Learning his Lions". Metro.co.uk. January 31, 2008. Retrieved 2008-10-30.

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