Balancing World Records

Mark Evans balanced an American football on his thumb for four minutes, 43.19 seconds while sitting.

Doug McManaman balanced an ax on a tennis ball held in his hand for two minutes, 54.97 seconds. WARNING: This record can be extremely dangerous. Please do not attempt this record unless you are above the age of 18 and trained as a professional stunt man. We will not accept submissions in this category from minors.

Pavol D. balanced 40 pairs of socks on his arm in one minute.

Suresh G. balanced a lightweight cricket ball on the sole of his right foot for two minutes, 12.04 seconds while standing on his left foot.

Doug McManaman balanced 28 golf balls on top of a pole on his finger for five minutes, 30.58 seconds.

1,006 students from SPK Schools in Namakkal, India balanced an apple on their forehead at once. The record was organized by Dr. S.Prabu Kumar, chairman of the school institution.

Doug McManaman balanced a double kitchen sink on top of a pole on his chin for 31.35 seconds while kneeling.

Graham H. balanced on a metal bar on top of a rola bola for 8.43 seconds.

Suresh G. held a meditation pose for 25 minutes, 55.27 seconds while standing on one foot.

Vito O. balanced a roll of duct tape on top of a ruler for seven minutes, 15.47 seconds.

Doug McManaman balanced a training bench on his chin for 24.67 seconds while kneeling.

John B. took a selfie while balancing a tennis racquet on his head and posted it on Instagram in 6.72 seconds. He set the record as part of "Legend Setter", an interactive competition hosted by Heineken during the 2014 US Open for fans to participate in their own off-the-court challenges. A RecordSetter Official was present to adjudicate the attempt.

Patrick O. balanced two tennis racquets vertically on the backs of his hands for 3.71 seconds. He set the record as part of "Legend Setter", an interactive competition hosted by Heineken during the 2014 US Open for fans to participate in their own off-the-court challenges. A RecordSetter Official was present to adjudicate the attempt.

Mark Evans balanced a 19-inch solar light on his thumb for 20 minutes, 2.65 seconds.

Suresh G. balanced an apple on his head for one minute, 13.83 seconds while holding a crow pose.

Alejandro M. added five rows playing Jenga while blindfolded.