Meet Alysa Liu And Dolores Huerta: The Youngest And Oldest Person On TIME's 100 Most Influential List

Last Updated:April 15, 2026, 23:37 IST

TIME reveals 2026 TIME100 list, with skater Alysa Liu the youngest and activist Dolores Huerta the oldest.

The TIME Magazine released its 2026 list of the world’s 100 most influential people, featuring names from politics, sports, business and entertainment. Among them, Alysa Liu, 20, is the youngest on the list, while Dolores Huerta, 96, is the oldest.

Who Is Alysa Liu?

At 20, Alysa Liu is one of the most recognisable names in figure skating. She rose to fame as a teenager, becoming one of the youngest US champions in the sport. Known for her technical skills and confident performances, Alysa Liu has been part of a new generation of athletes pushing the sport forward. Her inclusion in the TIME100 reflects her growing presence beyond competition.

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Who Is Dolores Huerta?

Dolores Huerta, 96, is a long-time labour rights activist in the United States. She co-founded the United Farm Workers union and has spent decades working on issues related to workers’ rights, gender equality and social justice. She has received several honours, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom, for her work.

Who Else Is On The List?

The 2026 TIME100 list features several global leaders, including Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu, Xi Jinping and New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Other political and global figures include Marco Rubio, Mark Carney, Claudia Sheinbaum, Sanae Takaichi, Pope Leo XIV and Steve Witkoff. The list also includes influential names from business, technology, entertainment and culture. Among them are Sundar Pichai, Dario Amodei, Fatih Birol and industrialist Aliko Dangote.

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In entertainment and culture, personalities such as Zoe Saldana, Ben Stiller, Claire Danes and Sterling K. Brown also feature on the list. Digital creator MrBeast and comedian Nikki Glaser are among those representing the online and entertainment space.

From sports and fashion, Olympic champion Chloe Kim and designer Ralph Lauren are also included, along with business leaders such as Michael Dell and Gwynne Shotwell. The list brings together figures from across fields, reflecting influence in politics, innovation, culture and global affairs.

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