Gymnastics World Records

Handstands, cartwheels, backflips, handsprings -- gymnastics world records are a rough-and-tumble lot, involving athletes with amazing strength, flexibility and daring. Leotards and judges aren't required, but bravery, bouncing and stilts are most welcome.

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Most Consecutive Back Flips On Stilts

Dave Hale

Dave Hale set a world record with a 21 consecutive back flips on stilts. The record was set on September 1, 2005 at the Burning Man festival in Black Rock City, Nevada.

Executive Committee members from the Playa Book of Records were present to witness and document the feat.

NOTE: This record is dangerous and should only be attempted by trained professionals.

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Fastest Completion Of Five Cartwheels

Kristin Huber

Kristin Huber completed five cartwheels in precisely 5.00 seconds.
Most People Front Flipped Over At Once

Evan Funk

Evan Funk front flipped over 10 people lying down at once.

NOTE: This feat should only be attempted by trained professionals. Please have proper safety elements in place.
Most Cartwheels In 30 Seconds

Laura Clark
Most People Hanging Upside Down From Monkey Bars At Once

Matthew Prestia

Matthew Prestia and four of his friends hung upside down on a set of monkey bars at the same time.

NOTE: This video has adult language.
Most No Handed Kip-Ups In One Minute

David Dargay

David Dargay completed 15 no-handedkip-ups in one minute.

NOTE: For safety purposes, it is recommended you attempt this record on a padded surface.
Most Tandem Double-Leg Circles On A Pommel Horse

Robert Watson

Robert Watson and Jason Scott completed a total of 15 double-leg circles[] on apommel horse.
Longest Handstand By An Under-18

Tim Koelewijn

Tim Koelewijn, who is under the age of 18, performed a handstand lasting one minute and 28.74 seconds.
Most People Flipped Over While Performing A Forward Aerial Barani

Dan Mackey

Dan Mackey flipped over 10 people at once while performing a forward aerial barani.
Largest Human Pyramid Assembled in 15 Seconds

Christophe Flodstrom

Chrisophe Floodstrom orchestrated his fraternity Phi Kappa Psi Wisconsin Gamma to build a pyramid consisting of 18 people.

Stride’s setting 100 records in 100 days. At the end of 100 days, we’ll verify if you are the standing Record Holder. If you are, you’ll get $500 for each record you managed to hold with your guile, talent, and sheer will.

General caution and common sense required. We show the Stride Team at work, but recommend that these challenges be done at home.
Farthest Front Flip

Kenneth Evans

Kenneth Evans performed a front flip over a distance of 10 feet, three inches (123 inches).

WARNING: This record can be dangerous. Please have assistance on hand if you attempt this feat and observe safety precuations.
Largest Cardboard Tower Cartwheeled Into While Live On The Radio

Marki Wong

Marki Wong cartwheeled into a cardboard tower made of 89 boxes.

As part of the 3rd Annual World Record Week, Wong set the record live on-air during the “The Drive Home with Mel” show on K-Rock 89.3 on September 21, 2011.
Longest Manna Hold

Gymnastics Guy

Gymnastics Guy performed a Manna hold lasting 15.13 seconds.
Most Consecutive Standing Spiral Movements On A Rhönrad

Zebediah Galipeau

Zebediah Galipeau completed 45 consecutive standing spiral movements on a Rhönrad.