Greatest Distance swimming for a week, in a pool of 50 m (men)
Joel Matos Ortiz, the Puerto Rican ultra-swimmer, completed 203,200 meters (126 miles), during seven (7) days, from February 20th -26th 2022, in a 50-meter freshwater pool. The record was certified by the Official World Record company (OWR). Matos completed this challenge in the Caparra Country Club pool in Guaynabo PR, as part of the Special Olympics Puerto Rico (SOPR) event, Strokes for the Inclusion (“Brazadas por la Inclusión”). Matos swam around 29,000 meters daily, on an average of ten and a half (10.5) hours per day, for a total of 73 hours, 32 minutes, and 11 seconds. Matos expressed this has been one of the most complicated records he’s achieved, given the number of consecutive days and the distance he had to swim each day. The ultra-swimmer also explained that “the strategy to complete this challenge without injuries was extremely important.The proper use of the recovery and resting time, before…
The highest number of Knee Replacements performed with Minimal Invasive Surgery
On march, 26, Official World Record judge, David V moved from Europe to Seoul, Korea to give the Official World Record Certificate to Segyero Hospital for:The Most Total Knee Replacements (TKR) performed with Minimal Invasive Surgery (MIS).To help the prompt recovery of patients by reducing their pain and bleeding after thesurgery, Dr. Jae Hoon Chung, the director of Segyero Hospital, performed as many as 3,220 cases of 7-9 cm minimal invasive artificial knee joint surgery from May 1, 2005, to January 31, 2016, recording the world’s highest number of surgeries for the given period, and, in particular, from January 1 to December 31, 2014, he also performed 626 cases of MIS (Minimal Invasive Surgeries). This was a collaboration between Korea Record Institute and Official World Record.OWR judge, first of all went to Segyero Hospital in Gwangju Metropolitan City. The judge participated and observed an MIS surgery, by Dr. Jae Hoon…
The largest Museum in the world
New Egyptian Museum is without a doubt the largest archaeological museum in the world. Its construction has been carried out in a space of 491,000 m 2 and approximately 168,000 of construction. Located less than two kilometers from the pyramids of Cheops, Kefren and Mecasinos in the city of Giza. It is a building designed in the form of a beveled triangle and a facade made of alabaster. At the entrance of the museum is a colossal statue of Pharaoh Ramses II, with 83 tons and 11 meters high and more than three thousand years old. In addition it will also include a convection center for 1,200 people, an institute for the conservation of pieces, eight restaurants and a hotel. The grand opening is scheduled for January 2020, so there is not much information yet, only the most privileged could visit them before paying a good amount. This great museum…
The largest Wave Kitesurfed
The largest wave ever taken with a kitesurf, which can be duly accredited, was surfed by the Portuguese Nuno Figueiredo. The aforementioned wave reached almost 20 meters, which would be a building of approximately 7 floors No description can compare to the beauty of the images that you could see in this video. It took place in the wonderful paradise of the lovers of the sea called Praia do Norte, Nazaré ,(Portugal). Born in Porto on March 29, 1977, he started to surf at the age of 14. After 10 years, he discovered kitesurfing as an option. He continued his professional kitesurfer career by becoming three times Portuguese kitewave champion and on November 8, 2017, aged 40 and 16 practicing kitesurf, he made the world’s biggest wave with his kite at Praia do Norte. PRAIA DO NORTE IS UNDOUBTEDLY A UNIQUE BEACH IN THE WORLD. THE ODDS OF HAVING THE…
The longest Continuous Swim by a woman in a counter current pool
Believe me because I have a dream!” – Mayra Santos world record holder for static counter-current swimming Mayra Santos reached the absolute world record for static counter-current swimming, swimming for 31 hours and 7 minutes in a row, on November 6, 2020, in Madeira Island (Portugal). Having managed, on the same day, to surpass the female world record of more than 24 hours in a row swimming against the current. Mayra Santos and the achievement of a dream Originally from Minas Gerais, Brazil, this 41-year-old athlete chose Madeira Island (Portugal) more than a decade ago to live and raise a family. It was here, on Madeira Island, that the Portuguese-Brazilian athlete, who has never been a professional swimmer, but who is passionate about swimming, embarked on her dream and managed to achieve the absolute world record. “Think as if you were at sea”, these were the words of Mayra Santos…
The most Expensive Hamburger in the world
Robert Van de Jeen from Voorthuizen in the Netherlands created the Most Expensive Hamburger in the World on the 28th of June 2021. His Official World Record breaking achievement took place at his restaurant De Daltons in his hometown which was established 30 years ago. The idea for his record attempt came to him during the Covid-19 pandemic, when all the restaurants were closed and food competitions had been cancelled, and he wanted to bring some optimism to the much affected restaurant industry. It took Robbert five months of experimenting to finalize the ingredients needed and come up with the perfect recipe for the World’s most expensive hamburger, and on the day it took almost nine hours to prepare the burger. The burger included high quality expensive ingredients including Japanese Wagyu beef, Alaska King crab, White truffle, and Beluga Caviar. The burger bun was covered in edible gold leaf, ensuring…
The fastest Speed in a Zip Line in the world
-The Ordesa Pirineo zip line is located in Fiscal, in the Sobrarbe region, in the center of the Huesca Pyrenees. It has managed to register a maximum speed of 189km / h as a result of the average of several GPS measurements. The descent was carried out by a flight instructor and paratrooper. These were several descents in which there was no brake to regulate the speed at the entrance of the braking station, so a parachute was used to guarantee safety. Weather conditions -With this certification, it is possible to consolidate the Zip Line of the Pyrenees, as the fastest zip line in the world, above 172 km / h of which the Italian Rocamassima Zip Line boasted. -It is a zip line that describes a catenary with a downward slope for most of the route. Part of an area where you can enjoy panoramic views of the Ordesa…
The greatest Vertical Ascent on road bicycle in 24 hours
The Italian Cristian Nardecchia became on September 12, 2021 a prophet in his land by becoming the cyclist who has overcome the greatest unevenness, in absolute terms: ( 18.075 m) in less than 24 hours, exactly 22:17:56. Cristian achieved this feat in a circuit established for the race in his hometown, Sezze, (Latina). Said circuit of approximately 0.57 km, elevation gain of 75 m and with a slope at some point of more than 13% was covered by Cristian Nardecchia on 241 occasions supported unconditionally by his family, friends, neighbors and passionate about cycling and extreme challenges who gathered in this beautiful town. The record event, which began on Saturday, September 11 in the morning, progressed adequately throughout the day. The chronos recorded and the integrity and conviction transmitted by Cristian supported by his team led by Alberto Spagnoli made foresee the intention of the long-awaited Official World record. The…
Succesful ERCP in the World’s oldest documented patient
OWR certifies that Dr. Julius Carlo Razo Rustia (Philippines), born on 7 / 2 / 1982, has set a new Official World Record. On March, 17, 2019, at St. Luke’s Medical Center- Global City, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines, Dr. Julius Carlo R. Rustia successfully performed ERCP with a F10 x 12 cm plastic stent for 4 Choledocholithiasis for Natalio G. Tabaong (Oldest Documented Patient at 99 years and 107 days). Dr. Angelique Elga C. Lo, was the gastroenterology fellow-in-charge who assisted Dr. Julius Carlo R. Rustia perform ERCP. Also Ms. Abby A. Pariña assisted as the ERCP nurse, and Dr. Julius was assited by Ms. Larlin Jeane M. Egmin and Mr. Laurence Mithchell M. Salas. This is an amazing feat, thanks to the medical team, patient is currently doing well 2 months post ERCP.
The Heaviest Cherry in the World
The company SC PARADISUL INFLORIT SRL that was founded in 2003 got on July 4,2020. “The heaviest cherry in the world”. This company has as administrator and sole shareholder Mr. Trevisiol Roberto who has carried out independent management activities in Romania since 1992 and who currently holds Romanian citizenship. The forms of organization adopted by the administrator laid the foundations of the company mentioned above in order to improve the business system and competition in Romania and other countries. Thus, the Paradisul Inflorit Srl since 2004 carried out agricultural activities. From the very beginning, the passion for nature combined with the desire to create a reference name in this field led to the organization of an agricultural farm (cherry orchard) which is a rarity in Europe. They have a fully computerized sprinkler and drip irrigation and fertigation system, anti-hail on the entire surface of 82 ha cherry trees, varieties divided…
The Fastest Downhill on a Mountain Bike
Fastest downhill on a mountain bike was established by Austrian cyclist Markus “Max” Stöckl in December 2017. This 42-year-old athlete, team manager Mondrake, broke the previous record he already held. Stöckl and his six-man team decided to go to the Atacama Desert in Chile. An inhospitable place, where there are only stones and boulders. The Austrian athlete chose a desert with a mountain that is 3,972 meters high, in which there is a difference of 45 degrees. From start to finish the distance was 1,200 m from top to bottom. Furthermore, this place was ideal due to its low resistance to the wind. Max wore a special suit with an airbag, similar to that used by ski runners and jumpers. The helmet was made by himself. Of course the bike could not have been other than a downhill Mondraker. Nothing was added or removed from the bike to make it…
The oldest Profesional Bull Rider
OWR certifies that James Ben Hanlon, (Texas) born December 9, 1955 in Odessa, Texas has set a new official world record for: “Oldest Professional Bull Rider.” Mr. Hanlon has been riding bulls since he was 13 years old, has been passionate about it and has achieved his goal. He has studies in Speech Communication, Business Administration and belonged to the Air Force of the United States of America where he was honorable discharged. This Saturday, January 30, 2021 at 12:00 pm Mr. Hanlon rode a bull for 6 seconds for an activity of the WSPBR (World Senior Professional Bull Riders) organization where he has achieved the world record in front of 60 people. He has been in different television programs from NBC with Ryan Seacrest and is currently retired and professionally bull riding in Cisco, Texas. One of the reasons he had the goal for the world record was his…
The first 100% Electric Aircraft approved for commercial aviation
Aviation Milestone: Successful Electric World Record Flight Electric world record flight arrives in Norderney The world record flight with the first certified electric aircraft from the Alps to the North Sea at Norderney was a success. The “Pipistrel Velis Electro” landed again in Schänis (Switzerland) on Sunday night. In addition, five world records were set. The EWF team has ushered in a new era in aviation and demonstrated that electric flight is possible on long-haul routes. For most of them, passenger flights with small battery-powered planes were a long way off. To prove that it is a reality today, seven daring electrical enthusiasts set out on August 31, 2020 with the first certified electric light aircraft and arrived in Norderney on September 2, 2020. In the process, five world records fell. Combustion Aircraft: Your aircraft required less than a quarter of the energy for the route than conventional airplanes. This…
The world’s Longest Wetsuit Swim in an endless swimming pool
David Tonge began swimming on June 11, 2021 at 9 a.m. (Wales time) in a venue conditioned for the event in Cardiff (Wales). 24 hours later he stopped his forceful swimming cadence, becoming the person who has swum the most hours in a current-pool with a wetsuit. The test was rigorously adjusted to the verification and homologation conditions that Official World Record, the hegemonic organization of this thriving sport, established. Gone were hundreds of hours of preparation, another hundreds (if not thousands) of training and overcoming the innumerable obstacles that the Covid pandemic has generated with numerous changes of dates. Dave Tonge, supported by an invaluable collaborating team, and lovely family has entered the exclusive “Hall of Fame” of this exciting sport modality on his own merits, sharing laurels with Mayra Santos and Alberto Lorente “the man of the wat It should be noted the perseverance and powerful swimming, giving…
The largest Concentration of profesional Ham Cutters
The largest concentration of professional ham cutters with a number of 239 participants in a charity event in favor of the Fundación Ahuce Osteogénesis imperfecta with the collaboration of EXCMO. Alhaurín de la Torre City Council 12/11/2017. (Málaga) * With a quantity of 900 kg and 9000 plates of ham cut with a knife. Sponsored by SC. Grupo de Cortadores de la Costa del Sol and A de Amor event planner. The procedure required by the regulations was very simple: cut a minimum of five slices of ham in two minutes, between 0.5 and 1.5 mm thick, verified by a notary public. And the level has been so high that there have been professionals who have had plenty of time to cut more, although they have preferred not to venture to avoid disqualification for incurring an imperfection in the cut. Ultimately, none of them were eliminated, which suggests that the…
The largest number of simultaneous Spinning Tops
On the 21st of December 2021, students from 22 educational centers in Gran Canaria (Canary Islands, Spain) managed to beat the record of “The largest number of spinning tops turning at the same time” that was held by Japan until know, with 891 spinning tops(https://www.guinnessworldrecords.es/world-records/most-people-spinning-tops-simultaneously).At 11:00 a.m. the spinning top dance began and at 11:36 a.m. the achievement was confirmed with a total of 1,296 spinning tops dancing in unison in 22 different locations. This activity was part of the workshops of the RECICLAJE km0 Project, an initiative created by the ecoMEI Association and funded by the Ministry of Education and Youth of the Cabildo de Gran Canaria and the Ministry of Youth of the Government of the Canary Islands to promote the circular economy and to encourage more sustainable consumption habits among the young people of Gran Canaria. However, the particularity of this challenge consists in the material with…
The marathon with the Shortest Lap
With over 400,000km travelled and 100+ countries visited in his 249challenge.com , Wojciech was forced to suspend temporarily his project and return to Poland in the middle of March 2020, after completing a marathon in Yemen. Upon arrival he was subject to a 14-day quarantine. After almost 20 months of constant travel and running he was stuck in a 3x4m room with no option to leave. At the end of his quarantine he finished a full marathon around his bed on a 7.5 meter lap in 8 hours and 47 minutes. The around-the-bed marathon during quarantine was the inspiration to do something even more crazy – to set another official World Record. The attempt took place a few weeks later in Katowice on May, the 3rd 2020. The event was organised according to social distancing rules. The race was recorded in full, and an official timing company was in charge of lap…
The largest Rugby Scrum in the world
On Friday, October 17, Yes beat the World Record of the largest scrum Managers Managers That had been made in London on September 12 Last Con artists 1,008 characters from A load of the England Rugby Organization 2015, world By Registered the record Guinness World Record 1,088 People attended the rugby field in the North Zone of the Complutense University of Madrid to participate in the file, organized by the Venezuelan rum brand Santa Teresa and the invaluable help scam of the Cisneros Rugby Club. The entire process was certified by two OWR judges. Ron Santa Teresa in Venezuela Has A Corporate Social Responsibility Program, Alcatraz Project, Has That The Objective Of Fighting Crime In The Caribbean Country And Reintegrating Young People Through The Values That Rugby Transmits: Commitment, Humility, Resilience , Teamwork, eagerness to excel and Respect for the Adversary. During the United Nations three-month period, intensive Young PARTICIPANTS…