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  1. Farthest Distance To Throw A Snowball

    Farthest Distance To Throw A Snowball

    Roald Bradstock threw a snowball 68.10 meters. Bradstock made the snowballs in Atlanta, Georgia after a snowstorm, and then drove 600 miles to Fort Myers, Florida, where the record was set.

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  2. Farthest Distance To Throw An iPod

    Farthest Distance To Throw An iPod

    Roald Bradstock threw an iPod 154 yards. The measurement was taken from its release point to where the iPod landed.

  3. Fastest Completion Of Five Cartwheels

    Fastest Completion Of Five Cartwheels

    Kristin Huber completed five cartwheels in precisely 5.00 seconds.

  4. Fastest Time To Climb Mount Snowdon While Carrying A 65-Pound Backpack

    Fastest Time To Climb Mount Snowdon While Carrying A 65-Pound Backpack

    Paddy Doyle climbed Mount Snowdon through Llanberis Path in four hours, 54 minutes and 28 seconds while carrying a 65-pound backpack. He was accompanied by West Midlands Fire Service Cadets. Read more about Doyle here.

  5. Fastest Time To Complete 26-Mile Speed March While Carrying A 60-Pound Backpack

    Fastest Time To Complete 26-Mile Speed March While Carrying A 60-Pound Backpack

    Paddy Doyle completed a 26-mile speed march while carrying a 60-pound backpack in seven hours and 51.00 minutes. He set the record at the Leamington Courier offices in Hamilton Terrace. Read more about Doyle here.

  6. Fastest Time To Complete 30-Mile Cross-Country Course While Carrying A 40-Pound Pack

    Fastest Time To Complete 30-Mile Cross-Country Course While Carrying A 40-Pound Pack

    Paddy Doyle completed a 30-mile cross-country course while wearing a 40-pound backpack on in 7 hours, 52 minutes and 23 seconds. The feat was recognized by The Long Distance Walkers Association.

    Doyle’s walk took place on November 13, 2008 in Warwickshire, England. Read more about Doylehere.

  7. Fastest Time To Run Across A Covered Swimming Pool

    Fastest Time To Run Across A Covered Swimming Pool

    Shin Clinton ran across his covered swimming pool in 4.69 seconds.

  8. Fastest Time To Walk 30 Miles While Carrying A 76-Pound Backpack

    Fastest Time To Walk 30 Miles While Carrying A 76-Pound Backpack

    Paddy Doyle walked 30 miles along the Grand Union Canal while carrying a 76-pound back pack in 10 hours and 37 seconds. Though his pack was 76 pounds and he walked an additional 300 meters, the weight and distance have been standardized.

    The record benefited the Help For Heroes charity. He was supported throughout by British Military Fitness instructors, martial arts boxing students from clubs around the Midlands and avid supporters. Read more about Doyle here.

  9. Largest Collection Of Jerseys From Different Professional Sports Teams In A Single State

    Largest Collection Of Jerseys From Different Professional Sports Teams In A Single State

    Durham Bulls, Fayetteville Fireantz, Raleigh IceCaps, Carolina Hurricanes, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets amp; Charlotte Bobcats.

  10. Longest Bicycle Ride To Burning Man

    Longest Bicycle Ride To Burning Man

    Maksim K. spent 54 days bicycling 3699 miles to Burning Man. About Burning Man: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BurningMan

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  11. Longest Bicycle Skid Mark

    Longest Bicycle Skid Mark

    Full details of the record available here.

  12. Longest Dryland Waterski Session

    Longest Dryland Waterski Session

    Steve Sandholm dryland waterskiied for 17.34 seconds without falling over. He was pulled by a lawn tractor while achieving the feat.

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  13. Longest Handstand By An Under-18

    Longest Handstand By An Under-18

    Tim Koelewijn, who is under the age of 18, performed a handstand lasting one minute and 28.74 seconds.

  14. Longest Hula Hoop Rotation On One Leg By A Seven-Year Old

    Longest Hula Hoop Rotation On One Leg By A Seven-Year Old

    Mridula Shanker, a seven-year-old girl, spun a hula hoop on one leg for 14 minutes, 1.20 seconds.

  15. Longest Knuckle Handstand On Concrete

    Longest Knuckle Handstand On Concrete

    Darryl Learie performed a handstand on his knuckles on the concrete floor of his basement for 37.89 seconds.

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