Jaakko Sahimaa, The Finnish Triathlete Most Super Sprint Triathlons Completed in 24 Hours and in One Week
In the world of endurance sports, some athletes push the limits of what seems humanly possible. Among them, Jaakko Sahimaa stands out as a remarkable example of determination, purpose and extraordinary athletic ability. He is a Finnish amateur triathlete and psychologist whose mission extends far beyond personal achievement. In October 2025 he completed two exceptional accomplishments that earned him two Official World Records. These records highlighted not only his physical strength but also his deep commitment to promoting mental well being and inspiring others to believe in their own potential. The first achievement recognized by Official World Record was titled Most Super Sprint Triathlons Completed in 24 Hours. According to the certified documentation, Jaakko completed 18 full super sprint triathlons during a continuous period from 9 October at 12.00 to 10 October at 12.00. This remarkable effort equals 54 individual triathlon legs and required constant focus, rapid transitions and unwavering…
Longest Marathon Busking
An amazing new world record has been broken in Armagh, Ireland!!! Marty Rafferty, with the Orchard County Band, performed for 27 hours, 1 minute, and 58 seconds. The event, organised by Liam White, took place in Market Street, Armagh, Ireland, on August 27and 28, 2025. He was allowed 30-second breaks between songs and could not repeat a song within a four-hourperiod. The event was held to raise funds for The Armagh Secret Santa Toy Appeal. From Official World Record, we want to thank Mr. Liam White for all his effort and collaboration inmaking this record a reality. Congratulations, Marty!!! The world needs more people like you!!
The 100 Round Kumi-Uchi Challenge of Michalis Kyriakidis
Martial arts traditions across the world have long emphasized the importance of endurance, discipline and resilience. Beyond competitive fighting and tournament victories, many martial artists seek to test their limits through structured endurance challenges designed to measure sustained physical performance and mental strength. These tests are not merely demonstrations of athletic ability but also reflections of the deeper philosophical values embedded within martial arts practice. One such endurance achievement was accomplished by Michalis Kyriakidis of Athens, Greece, a European Champion in Kyokushin Karate under the International Budokai Union (IBU). Through a formally documented martial endurance attempt, Kyriakidis established the record titled “Most Consecutive Rounds of Kumi-Uchi (100 Man Kumite Kumi-Uchi) Completed by a Single Fighter.” The achievement represents a structured demonstration of sustained grappling engagement and martial discipline conducted under monitored conditions. It highlights both the athletic preparation required for such an attempt and the broader cultural context of endurance challenges within martial…
OLDEST WOMAN TO SWIM ACROSS THE BEAGLE CHANNEL WITHOUT A WETSUIT.
The crossing began at 8:59 a.m., when Tita entered the water from Puerto Almanza, Argentina, with the goal of reaching the ramp in Puerto Williams, Chile. The feat had an exceptional characteristic: it was carried out without a wetsuit or any type of thermal protection, facing waters close to 8°C. The crossing was successfully completed after covering a distance of 8,900 meters, maintaining an average pace of 1 minute 30 seconds per 100 meters, finishing at 2 minutes per 100 meters in the final stretch. Tita arrived in Puerto Williams after 2 hours, 43 minutes, and 1 second, where she was received by residents of the Chilean town in an emotional finale. With this crossing, Tita Llorens became the FIRST EUROPEAN WOMAN and the OLDEST swimmer (57 years old) to conquer the Beagle Channel at this distance of 8900 meters (8.9 km), consolidating a heroic feat within the history of…
Camila Barbosa Gouveia Sets World Record with 170 km Non-Stop V1 Outrigger Canoe Crossing
On 24–25 November 2025, Brazilian endurance paddler Camila Barbosa Gouveia completed a historic long-distance solo paddling challenge, establishing a new official world record in Hawaiian outrigger canoeing. The record recognizes her as the first woman and first person to paddle approximately 170 kilometers continuously in a V1 outrigger canoe (rudderless), without relay, without external physical assistance and without disembarkation. The record attempt took place in the Baía de Todos os Santos, one of the largest and most demanding maritime bays in Brazil, located in the state of Bahia. The challenge began and ended at the Yacht Club of Bahia in Salvador, completing a full circumnavigation of the bay in open maritime waters. The total duration of the crossing was approximately 27 hours and 40 minutes, during which the athlete paddled continuously. The discipline selected for this attempt was the Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe V1, a solo paddling category rooted in Polynesian tradition. The canoe used was a traditional V1 design, without any mechanical…
First Ever Bicycle Ride from Kanyakumari to Siachen Base Camp
The achievement of Brijeshwar Singh and Manmohan Singh stands as one of the most remarkable endurance feats recorded in India’s athletic history. In June 2023, these two cyclists undertook a journey that had never been attempted before. Their mission was simple in articulation but monumental in execution. They aimed to ride a bicycle from the extreme southern tip of India at Kanyakumari to the far northern reaches of Siachen Base Camp, one of the most challenging and inhospitable regions accessible to civilians. This route had remained untouched in the cycling world, both because of its immense distance and the brutal transition from sea level to high altitude. The Official World Record organization recognizes their achievement as the first ever and fastest human powered traverse from Kanyakumari to Siachen Base Camp. The expedition began on June 2, 2023 at the confluence of three seas where Kanyakumari meets the horizon with calm…
World Record Barcelo’s Municipal Park 2025
The Barcelos Power Fitness event aims to promote physical activity, healthy habits, combat obesity and a sedentary lifestyle, and enhance sports and the indoor and outdoor sports offerings in the municipality of Barcelos. Participation in the Official World Record has a social aspect, where participants can contribute monetary donations and/or food, which will be distributed to the Portuguese League Against Cancer – Barcelos Branch and a local social association.This initiative stems from a partnership proposal for the event and record with instructors Luís Gomes and Ricardo Sá, based on a 22-hour spinning bike charity event held in 2024, the proceeds of which went to the Barcelos Volunteer Firefighters. Following this challenge, we launched a proposal for the world record for the longest spinning bike class for these instructors. Over the course of 25 hours and 30 minutes, 28 spinning classes were held, taught by the following instructors:António Ferreira, Vítor Novais,…
The Longest Shooting Range at Night
On August 22, 2025, at the Hungarian Defence Forces Klapka György 1st Armoured Brigade military shooting range near Szomód, the official world record attempt titled “The Longest Shooting Range at Night” was successfully carried out. During the record attempt, a .308 Winchester caliber precision rifle was used to hit a target from a distance of 1,100 yards (1,006 meters) after sunset, aided by a thermal riflescope. What made the challenge unique was the significant influence of natural forces: a crosswind of nearly 9 m/s (30 km/h) and the Earth’s rotation, both of which had a substantial effect on the bullet’s trajectory. After the shot was fired, the sound of the impact could only be heard approximately five seconds later by the shooter. The record attempt was conducted under strict safety regulations, with the authorization of the Hungarian Defence Forces, in the presence of independent witnesses and the President of the…
Pushing the Boundaries of Human Strength: Simon Haddad Sets Three New Official World Records in Calisthenics
Calisthenics, a discipline centered around bodyweight exercises, has seen a surge in popularity and an evolution in complexity and skill level. Traditionally associated with exercises like pull-ups, push-ups, and dips, modern calisthenics now includes complex and highly specialized movements, often blending strength, flexibility, control, and agility. In this context, Lebanese athlete Simon Haddad has established himself as an elite figure in the calisthenics world. Recently, Haddad was awarded three new Official World Records (OWR), each highlighting his exceptional physical strength, precision, and technique in bodyweight exercises. These records represent milestones not only for Haddad but also for the sport, setting new standards for what is possible in advanced calisthenics. Most Extreme Pinky Grip Muscle-Up & Dynamic Head Hunter Muscle-Up with Behind-Back Clap In an unparalleled demonstration of finger strength and body control, Haddad set a world record in the category of “Most Extreme Pinky Grip Muscle-Up & Dynamic Head Hunter…
WORLD RECORD FOR LONG-DISTANCE PISTOL SHOOTING WITH ONE HAND AT 250.40 METERS
A new world record with a 9mm caliber pistol has been set in Buenos Aires, Argentina, by shooter Julio Ricardo Villa, Document 28.756.983. The feat was achieved in an open field using the Olympic Shooting stance, targeting a white metal silhouette measuring 160 cm by 47 cm, with no time limit. The discipline requires the shooter to use only one hand with an unmodified factory 9mm caliber pistol. The first test begins at a distance of 150 meters, with only three chances to hit the target. If successful at that distance, the shooter earns the opportunity to attempt a new record at 160 meters, and so on, increasing the distance by 10 meters with each successful shot. In this event, the shooter successfully hit targets at the following distances: 150, 160, 170, 180, 190, 200, 210, 220, 230, 240, and a final 250.40 meters, without needing the third shot in…
Zico Pieri: Breaking Barriers with an Official World Record in Consecutive Everestings
Italian cyclist Zico Pieri has made history by setting an Official World Record for the most consecutive Everestings, an extraordinary achievement that pushes the boundaries of endurance cycling. Everesting, a grueling challenge in which participants repeatedly climb a hill until they reach an elevation gain equal to Mount Everest’s height (8,848 meters), is a test of physical and mental resilience. While completing just one Everesting is a monumental feat, Zico went far beyond, completing 10 consecutive Everestings over nearly 12 days. His accomplishment, certified as an official record, not only establishes him as a pioneer in endurance cycling but has also become the focus of a scientific study by the University of Urbino. Zico’s journey began on June 28, 2022, at 1:01 AM on Monte Petrano in Cagli, Italy, and concluded on July 10, 2022, at 12:14 AM. Over 11 days, 23 hours, and 46 minutes, he completed 110 climbs…
largest number of Indoor Cycling classes during 24 hours
Marathon and Ultramarathon Athlete Rui Filipe Dias Damião, European Champion of 24 Hours MTB in Mação 2024, Vice-Champion of the 24 Hours MTB World in Italy 2022, Vice-Champion of the Lisbon Intermunicipal Cup 2024, 1st Classified 24 Hours Coruche BTT , 1st Placed 12 Hours of Alverca BTT, 2nd Placed 12 Hours Vilarinho BTT, 3rd Placed 12 Hours Viseu BTT, which was also National Speed Skating Champion and Regional Speed Skating Champion, among other titles achieved in this aspect, held in the last On November 30th and December 1st, a World Record race with Official World Record, managing to achieve the feat of holding 24 Indoor Cycling classes, accompanied by several instructors. The adventure began at 10 am at the Fytness Factory gym in Samora Correia, along with the main event where the athlete cycled a fantastic 641.60 km and where he was accompanied by several teachers of the sport…
Longest distance covered on an Indoor Cycling bike, for 24 hours
Marathon and Ultra Marathon Athlete Rui Filipe Dias Damião, European Champion of 24 Hours MTB in Mação 2024, Vice-Champion of World 24 Hours MTB in Italy 2022, Vice-Champion of the Lisbon Intermunicipal Cup 2024, 1st Classified 24 Hours Coruche BTT, 1st Placed 12 Hours of Alverca BTT, 2nd Placed 12 Hours Vilarinho BTT, 3rd Placed 12 Hours of Viseu BTT, which was also National Speed Skating Champion and Regional Speed Skating Champion, among other titles achieved in this aspect, held in the past November 30th and December 1st, a World Record event with the Official World Record, managing to cover a staggering 641.60 km, at an average of 26.73 km/h, during 24 hours, only stopping during this time for 23m54s, on an Indoor Cycling exercise bike. The adventure began at 10:00 am at the Fytness Factory gym in Samora Correia, where he was closely monitored by a team throughout the…
Most martial arts sword cuts in one minute (rice straw)
The event took place on August, 11.08.2024 in Wynigen Switzerland, starring Alex Gueffroy as swordsman and Reto Zürcher as swordsmith of the sword “Dumenic” which made 100 clean cuts in one minute.
World’s Oldest and Active female IFBB Professional bodybuilder at age of 80
Allow me to introduce you to an extraordinary lady named Iris Davis She was born in Dublin, Ireland, one of 14 siblings in 1944, being the end of WW1, luxuries were in short supply. Iris had a big family of children to play with, and they all looked after each other. In spite of her background of always being tiny as a child, Iris has had an impressive life with heartache and triumph. She began her life of fitness quite by accident. Walking was always the only way she knew how to cope with her depression. Iris did not realize at that time she was starting an adventure she could never stop and ended up inspiring thousands of women to take up Fitness. Remember, there were no role models in her youth to look up to so she forged her own, there were no role models in her youth to look…
The longest, uninterrupted unassisted swim on the Danube River
*THIS RECORD HAS BEEN REVOKED. After thoroughly reviewing new evidence regarding the record and consulting with international authorities, we have made the decision to revoke this world record. Our commitment to maintaining transparency and integrity in the verification process is paramount, and we take these matters seriously to uphold the highest standards Tsanko Tsankov is a Bulgarian swimmer, multiple national champion, World Winter Swimming Champion, Master of Sport, holder of the Black Sea Record, and the first person in history to swim across the waters of Bulgaria’s largest bay, Burgas Bay. Tsankov has successfully completed two of the most challenging marathons in the world as part of the Ocean Seven challenge — the Catalina Channel (USA) and the Cook Strait (New Zealand).He is the first Bulgarian to swim across the Strait of Gibraltar (from Europe to Africa), which was successfully completed in a wetsuit on September 9, 2022. He has…
Everest on a Single Speed mountain bike, during 24 hours on an autocross track
Ultramarathon runner Tiago Cardoso, Team Bicicletas Brasil, five times Regional Champion of the Ribatejo Norte Trophy in the Single Speed class and current 12 Hour European Champion in Single Speed by WEMBO, a title he also achieved in Mação, already holding a World Record, held the On the 14th and 15th of September, another World Record event with the Official World Record, where he managed to achieve on his original single speed mountain bike (gear ratio used was 30 – 20), the altimetry of 8,904 meters (even exceeding the altitude of Mount Everest, which is 8,848 meters above sea level), during the 24 hour event. The track was 0.79 km long and had an altitude of 28 meters per lap.The adventure began at 10:00 am on the Boavista track, in Mação, where more than 70% of the circuit was dirt and where it contained two climbs of 12% and 8%…
The longest distance traveled on a Single Speed mountain bike, during 24 hours on an autocross track
Ultramarathon rider Tiago Cardoso, Team Bicicletas Brasil, five times Regional Champion of the Ribatejo Norte Trophy in the Single Speed class and current 12 Hour European Champion in Single Speed by WEMBO, a title he also achieved in Mação, already holding a World Record, held the On the 14th and 15th of September, another World Record event with the Official World Record, where he managed to ride the total distance on his original single speed mountain bike (gear ratio used was 30 – 20). of 252.49 kms, on the Mação Autocross track, with an average of 14.2 km/h, giving a total of 318 laps on the circuit, during the 24 hours of the event.The track was 0.79 km long and had an altitude of 28 meters per lap. The adventure began at 10:00 am on the Boavista track, in Mação, where more than 70% of the circuit was dirt and…