Balloon World Records

Ko’s intricate balloon sculpture resembling a woman with blond pigtails elicited 134 “wows”. #BM2006

Pavol Durdik created a balloon squeak that lasted for 10 minutes, 37.65 seconds.

Greg Arrigoni used 1434 Qualtex balloons to build a balloon arch. The balloons were three feet in diameter. The arch measured 600 feet wide and 340 feet tall. It took 65 tanks of helium to fill the balloons. The arch was built at the Grand Excursion festival to commemorate the the 150-year anniversary of the founding of St. Paul, Minnesota. tag:RecordSetterBook01

Pavol and Peter headed a balloon back and forth 3,051 times without letting it touch the ground.

John Nelson and Russell DeCaprio tossed a water balloon over a 2010 Ford Fusion 73 times in one minute. Nelson and DeCaprio set the record as part of Fusion 41, a World Record Challenge created by the Ford Motor Company.

18 members of Wieden Kennedy’s Team Dark inhaled helium and sang the chorus to I Think We’re Alone Now while hogtied. The record was set in Portland, Oregon on April 1, 2010 at Wieden Kennedy’s 28th annual Founders’ Day party. RecordSetter co-founders Dan Rollman and Corey Henderson were on hand to preside over the event. tag:FD28

Ryan T. constructed 16 balloon animal dogs in one minute.

Expert marksmanDoug McManaman shot five balloons with a 22-caliber rifle from a distance of 30 yards away. He performed the feat with his back facing the balloons, atop a 6’ ladder, using of a mirror for aim. NOTE: This record is dangerous and should only be attempted by trained professionals.

Expert marksman Doug McManaman shot five balloons with a 22-caliber rifle from a distance of 45 yards away. He performed the feat with his back facing the balloons, using a mirror for aim. NOTE: This record is dangerous and should only be attempted by trained professionals.

Louie Foxx created 10 balloon sculptures while on a rola bola in four minutes and 16.67 seconds.

Brian Pankey caught seven balloon balls 9 times with the final catch on his neck. Tips on filling the balloons: - use a funnel with a 1/2 cup -dry measuring cup. - Double knot the balloon afterwards.

Doug McManaman shot five balloons from 50 yards (45.72 meters) away while on his knees in one minute, 16.6 seconds.

Doug McManaman shot five balloons from 50 yards (45.72 meters) away in one minute, 18.4 seconds. He only used five shots from his .22 caliber rifle to set the record.

27 people squeaked balloons at the same time. List of participants: Michael “Mikey” Pullman Weseley Hanna Shawn Swensen Anne Anderson Oliver Anderson Carter Anderson Clancy Anderson Nancy Parker Ashley Brother Jesse Brother Josh Brother Bella Brother Jeff Anderson Lilith Duncan Tori Blackthorne Cory Blackthorne Aaron Sheehan Mark Hagge Carrie Hagge Andrea Hagge Paul Hagge Sarah Shamblin Pete Peterson Jayde Ward Sherry Japhet Daniel Foster Sagan Foster

12 people atat Do512’s World Record Party, held at The Highball[] in Austin, Texas, inhaled helium and sang "Total Eclipse Of The Heart[]". NOTE: Inhaling helium can be dangerous. NOTE: This video has adult language. #WRP01

55 members of Texas 4000 each beat up a “cancer balloon.” They set the record as part of LIVESTRONG Young Adult Alliance’s Break Cancer campaign.