Once it was simply a matter of faster, higher, stronger. Now, it seems, you need to add wackier.
For the feats that have made it into the latest Guinness World Records annual include the furthest an arrow has been shot using the archer’s feet, the most magic tricks done during a skydive and the fastest garden shed.
Those who made it through and got a record were up against stiff competition as each year a whopping 50,000 people apply, with the competition organisers receiving around 1,000 applications every week.
To break a record, those entering must ensure they have something measurable to bring to the table, is it the longest, the fastest or the heaviest?
This year however, it seems that the more traditional world records such as the heaviest weight to be lifted have been shunned for lavish entries, such as the world’s most expensive milkshake.
So who are this years winners?
This year’s Guinness World Records has been revealed and it includes a whole host of strange entries which will come as a surprise to many
Farthest arrow shot using feet
Former circus performer Brittany Walsh, of Portland, Oregon, earned her place by firing an arrow 40ft 4in, operating the bow with her feet while doing a handstand on a pole. How many others have attempted this feat is unclear.
Brittany’s skills requires a large amount of training in order for her to have the optimal amount of flexibility and balance required to undertake this great technique.
She has an 11-year career as a circus performer and her charismatic charm comes across in her performances. Over the past year she has been working in Las Vegas, performing at Planet Hollywood and The Venetian.
Brittany Walsh (pictured above wearing a red costume with sparkles) has an entry in this year for Farthest Arrow Shot Using Feet
Most magic tricks performed in a single skydive
Magician Martin Rees from London, who already holds the records for card tricks during a parachute jump (11) and in three minutes in a wind tunnel (8), managed a new best of 24 in a minute while blindfolded.
As well as his most recent achievement, Martin has also performed at a whole host of venues across the UK and doesn’t seem to be throwing in the magic wand any time soon.
In 2018 he also earned a record for the Most Magic Performed Blindfolded in One Minute on Britain’s Got Talent at the Blackpool Winter Gardens.
Magician Martin Rees (pictured above holding a playing card on a backdrop of the countryside) has an entry for the most magic tricks performed in a single skydive.
The fastest garden shed
Kevin Nicks, 54, from Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, has covered 34,000 miles since fitting an Audi RS4 4.2 V8 engine and wheels to his shed. He has reportedly driven at over 100mph but his top verified speed is 80.67mph.
This will be the third year in a row that the speedy shed has beat its own record, and doesn’t seem to be halting the brakes.
Just last year Kevin hit a top speed of 101.581mph during the record bid at Pendine Sands, Carmarthenshire.
Kevin Nicks has an entry for fastest garden shed, he is pictured above riding his garden shed which has little potted plants in the front
The most expensive milkshake
Containing donkey milk, ice cream, vanilla, caramel, cocoa, nuts and maraschino cherries, it is served in a glass studded with Swarovski crystals.
However, people based in the UK might be dissapointed as this culinary delight is only available in New York in a stunning embellished glass.
But you will need to exchange your pounds for dollars and wont see much change as the price tag for the tasty treat will set you back $100.
The most expensive milkshake, served in New York in a Swarovski crystal embellished glass and setting thirsty punters back 100 US dollars which has an entry in the Guinness World Records 2020 edition
The most pine boards broken in one minute with one hand
Chris and Lisa Pitman from Biggin Hill, Kent, broke the most pine boards for a pair in a minute using one hand. Mr Pitman, 49, smashed 315 and his wife, 45, did 230.
The martial arts pros last year said that ‘anyone that says world records are easy – don’t ever believe them!’.
Chris and Lisa also hold the male and female records for the fastest time to break 1,000 roof tiles with 51.08 seconds and 83.98 seconds respectively.
Chris and Lisa Pitman from Biggin Hill, Kent, broke the most pine boards for a pair in a minute using one hand
Lisa is pictured above showing off her skills as she goes from block to block smashing them in half with her bare hands
Largest collection of Trolls
Sherry Groom has the largest collection of troll dolls – 22,000 – kept at her museum in Ohio. She holds a B.S. degree in Nursing from University of Akron.
She has worked in the mental health field for 23 years and is a Certified Dementia Care Practitioner. She runs the Troll Hole Museum, where she keeps her collection.
Sherry has trolls from every part of the world and keeps them in an impeccable condition, all lined up nicely in rows.
Sherry Groom has the largest collection of troll dolls – 22,000 – kept at her museum in Ohio. She is pictured above sat amongst the colourful characters
Largest hula hoop spun
Getti Kehayova has an entry for the largest hula hoop spun. She is a hula hoop instructor and decided to take her passion to the next level with her entrant.
Based in Las Vegas she aims to help anyone maintain a ‘positive attitude’ with her dynamic and energetic hula hoop fitness classes.
She had previously said: ‘My goal is to inspire and motivate people to restore their body, stay active, healthy and feel positive.
‘My highly energetic and positive attitude will have everyone motivated to keep twirling their way to feeling fit, strong, and ready to take on the world.’
Getti Kehayova has an entry for the largest hula hoop spun and is pictured above with the hoop and a team of hula hoopers
Most football touches in one minute
As years have gone by the records have seen plenty of entrants for the most keepy-uppies, however, this one has a twist.
Ben Nuttall took the challenge a step further this year with his entrant and scored his way into the records by doing the most touches in one minute while having a 5kg ankle weight strapped to his foot.
Ben is a professional freestyle footballer and currently holds three world records and mastered his craft growing up on the streets of Birmingham.
Ben Nuttall has an entry for the most football touches in one minute while wearing a 5kg ankle weight. He is pictured above having his record taken
Longest marathon on a dance video game
As the popularity of video gaming continues to sweep the world, this next entrant have made the rather sedentary past time of video gaming extremely active.
Carrie Swidecki from the U.S got her entrant for the longest Just Dance record. She kicked, grooved and shimmied her way to the records.
She is a dance teacher from Bakersfield and in 2010 Swidecki broke the Guinness World Record for the ‘longest marathon on a dance or rhythm game’, playing Dance Dance Revolution for more than fifteen hours.
Carrie Swidecki, longest marathon Just Dance record, California, USA. Carrie is pictured above wearing leg warmers and a leotard
Most hula hoops spun on body parts
Hula-hooping proved to be a popular entrant this year and Dunja Kuhn made sure that she was part of the action with her entrant for the most hula-hoops spun simultaneously on multi-body parts.
She has been performing since 2008 and also performed in the 2012 London Olympics which was held in Stratford, east London and other areas of the capital.
Dunja has also been a lead actress in the short film ‘Scarlet’ directed by Miachel Mueller and in Lilac Sheer’s music video ‘Queen of Hollywood’.
Dunja Kuhn made sure that she was part of the action with her entrant for the most hula-hoops spun simultaneously on multi-body parts
Most basketball three pointers in one minute
Those looking to keep the theme of sport as a top priority when it comes to record breaking will love the next entrant.
Anthony Miracola from Temperance, Michigan, managed to show exactly what he was made of when he scored the most basketball three pointers in one minute.
Anthony is small-ball national champion in the U.S and managed to transfer his technique to the NBA 3s.
Shoot out! Anthony Miracola crept his way into the record by scoring the most basketball three pointers in one minute
Most atlas stones lifted
Move over World’s Strongest Man as this incredible woman has made her way into the records with a unique talent.
Michelle Kinney has an entrant this year for the most atlas stones lifted and was seen lifting the stones as though they were as light as a feather.
In order to keep her fitness levels to the highest standards Michelle also partakes in Cross Fit classes and training programmes.
Michelle Kinney (pictured above) flexed her muscles for this entry which saw her scoop and entry for the most atlas stones lifted
