Longest World Records

Michael L. performed a pike hold in support position on a balance beam for 13.91 seconds.

Michael L. performed a straddled press-to-handstand on a gymnastics balance beam for 54.60 seconds.

Michael L. performed a pike hold hanging from a gymnastics bar for 22.65 seconds.

Cat Thomas balanced a sword on his hand for 32.17 seconds while standing barefoot on a bed of nails. 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 balancer. We will not accept submissions in this category from minors.

Joshua K. carved a grapefruit peel 48 inches long.

Doug McManaman balanced a replica of ice hockey's Stanley Cup on his thumb for three minutes, 28.09 seconds.

Dena A. played clarinet for one minute, 49.74 seconds while hanging upside down from a tree branch.

Doug McManaman balanced a cup of water on a spoon held in his mouth for one minute, 45.88 seconds while balancing a lacrosse stick on his thumb.

Doug McManaman balanced a spinning wheel on a pole on the back of his left hand for two minutes, 11.85 seconds.

Doug McManaman balanced a fishing buoy on top of a pole on his forehead for 18.06 seconds.

Daniel S. built a 172-car Lego train. The train runs using 20 electric power supplies and 70 Lego cables. The record was set during the Festi'Briques 2011 event in Chatenoy le Royal, France.

Doug McManaman balanced a golf ball on a spoon held in his mouth for one minute, 27.51 seconds while balancing a lacrosse stick on his forehead.

Doug McManaman balanced a golf ball on a spoon held in his mouth for one minute, 37.50 seconds while balancing a lacrosse stick on his nose.

Doug McManaman balanced a four-bitted axe, a hatchet, a sword, and a bowie knife on his chin for one minute, 12.67 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. We will not accept submissions in this category from minors.

Doug McManaman balanced a hatchet on his chin for one minute, 21.87 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. We will not accept submissions in this category from minors.

Doug McManaman balanced a golf ball on a spoon held in his mouth for one minute, 12.03 seconds while balancing a water container on his foot.