New Largest Afro Crowned
In New York City, USA, Jessica Martinez has been crowned as the new record holder for the largest afro (female). Jessica met former record holder Aevin Dugas for an official 'passing of the torch' moment as her afro was measured by an official Guinness W
Longest duration to maintain a straddle human flag position on a flying helicopter
This record was set as part of Guinness World Records Day 2025.
Deepest dive under ice while holding your breath
The deepest dive under ice - breath held (no fins, no diving suit, male) is 56 metres (183 feet 8.72 inches) and was achieved by Waldemar Bruderer (Switzerland).
Egyptian naval officer becomes first quadriplegic man to break scuba record
Egyptian naval officer, Walaa Hafez, who was left paralyzed in a car crash, has made history by breaking a scuba diving record.
Tallest human pyramid
The human pyramid measures 14.73 meters in height and was attempted on the 16 August 2025 on occasion of Dahi Handi
Fastest 100m pulling a car in full body burn
Josef is an experienced stuntman and is the first ever to successfully attempt this record title. He is famously known as “Burning Joe” thanks to his brave 'full-body burn' feats. In 2015, he reached the 'farthest distance pulled by a vehicle (full body b
Longest time breath held voluntarily underwater (male)
Vitomir - who is a member of Adriatic Freediving - took on this record as a personal challenge, as well as to bring attention to the importance of ocean conservation.
Robert Wadlow - Never Before Seen Footage of Tallest Man EVER
Guinness World Records is proud to unveil never-before-seen footage of our iconic record holder Robert Wadlow. This exclusive footage was shared by Bruce Jensen whose mother grew up with the world's tallest man ever. He shares the footage which shows Robe
85-year-old Robert Sanders becomes oldest man to cycle across the USA
Robert wanted to challenge himself and cycled from San Diego, California to Saint Augustine Beach, Florida over the course of 44 days. He was supported by a small team that included his wife, and was welcomed at the end of his ride by friends.
Story of the world's most prematurely born baby
On 5 July 2024, he was delivered at a gestational age of exactly 21 weeks, a staggering 133 days earlier than the expected due date based on a typical full-term pregnancy (280 days).
Stanisław takes the longest underwater walk with one breath
The longest underwater walk with one breath (male) is 110.70 m (363.18 ft) and was achieved by Stanisław Odbieżałek (Poland) in Kongsberg, Norway, on 24 June 2025.
Most premature baby
Nash Keen, who was born to Mollie and Randall Keen (all USA) at University of Iowa Health Care in Iowa City, Iowa, USA, was delivered at a gestational age of exactly 21 weeks, or 147 days, making him 133 days premature.
In Conversation with Jyoti and Rumeysa
The world's tallest woman and the world's shortest woman meet up for a chat about their lives with their extraordinary height.
Usain Bolt guesses alternative 100m world records
Legendary sprinter Usain Bolt takes on a Guinness World Records challenge of watching alternative 100 metre records and guessing if they are quicker or slower than this own records.
Usain Bolt becomes Guinness World Records ICON
Jamaican sprinting legend Usain Bolt is awarded his Guinness World Records ICON certificate by editor-in-chief Craig Glenday at the Edwardian Hotel in Manchester, UK.
Stuntman performs backflips whilst in a full body burn
Ryan has set six records, mostly whilst on fire!
Spending 24 hours to build a giant house of cards
As well as setting records for the 24 hours house of cards, Arnav broke several others on the way!
Step Afrika! visit Washington D.C. for largest stepping dance
Inside the National Building Museum in Washington D.C., this step troupe performed some of their greatest hits.
Longest time spent suspended by the hair
Leila, who is a professional hair hanger, made this attempt in a Californian forest.
Longest cooking marathon
Evette finally found her opportunity to break a world record and wanted to use it to encourage other women and anybody with a similar story to let them know there is a path for everyone.
Standing whilst engulfed in ice for over four hours
André spent over one year preparing, including by performing polar plunges and meditation exercises.
Man spends over four hours submerged in ice
André spent over one year preparing, including by performing polar plunges and meditation exercises.
I have the world's largest mouth!
Marie applied for this record when she saw the previous record holder online and thought, My mouth could be bigger than that!
Ukrainian skater performs incredible spins on stilted ice skates
Alisa is a Ukrainian figure skater who chose this attempt to prove that this sport has no limit to perfection. For her attempt, she used stilt skates, which are basically poles with footrests that allow a person to glide on elevated feet.
Max Park's Autism Journey
We talk to Max Park's father about how cubing saved his son's life.