Dustin McClure

Dustin McClure demonstrated tremendous speed and endurance by running five kilometers with a 40-pound rucksack on his back in 20 minutes and 6 seconds, a new universal record.

McClure achieved his feat at the U.S. Army Training School in Fort Benning[], Georgia on October 12, 2008. Lori Smith was present to witness the run and time the record.

Peter Grigorov

Peter Grigorov played 20.3 notes per second on his accordion, a new world record. He played Flight of the Bumblebee in setting the mark.

The record was set on November 25, 2007 in Billerica, Massachusetts. Atanas Grigorov witnessed the performance.

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Accordion Rob

Accordion Rob’s fingers came alive as he busted out a full accordion rendition of “The Devil Went Down To Georgia” in just one minute, twenty seconds.

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Emily Wilson

Emily Wilson set a new world record by consuming 1.2 pounds of food using chopsticks in a mere 13 minutes.

Wilson ate the food on Thanksgiving Day 2008. To accurately gauge the amount of food, she weighed her plate both before (1.6 pounds) and after (2.8 pounds) putting food on it. The meal consisted of traditional Thanksgiving fare: turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, peas, and a roll. Dana Johnson was present to witness the feat.

NOTE: Stuffing food in your mouth can be dangerous. Please use caution and have adult supervision on hand.

Flavio Codarin

70-year-old Flavio Codarin competed 1000 push-ups in 26 minutes, 1.00 second.

Guillaume Bourgeois

Guillaume Bourgeois completed 100 push-ups on his fists in 30.64 seconds.

Suman Singh

Suman S. completed 1000 bent-leg knee raises in 15 minutes, 50.00 seconds.

Guillaume Bourgeois

Guillaume B. completed 150 one-armed push-ups in one minute, 15.38 seconds.

Paddy Doyle

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.

Andre Turan

Andre Turan completed 700 squats and 50 bucket carries in 55 minutes, 39.00 seconds.

Derrick Clark

Derrick Clark completed five punches in 1.36 seconds while holding a five-pound weight.

Derrick Clark

Derrick Clark performed a complete crucifix/round the world pull-up for 2.76 seconds.

Mitch Kankula

Mitch K. ate three saltine crackers in 12.23 seconds.

Darryl Learie

Darryl Learie used only his breath to inflate and burst a 17-inch Mega-Whoopee cushion[] in 36.10 seconds. The cushion was a gift from fellow RecordSetter Brian Pankey.

Alicia Weber

Alicia Weber completed 100 sand deep squat jumps in five minutes, 53.00 seconds while tossing a 10-pound medicine ball.