Sitting World Records  

Doug McManaman balanced a baseball on top of a football held in his left hand for eight minutes, 27.27 seconds while sitting.

Naader Reda ate 24 century eggs in one sitting. He set the record as part of a Secret Santa project for Christmas 2013. WARNING: Speed eating can be extremely dangerous. Please do not attempt this record unless you are above the age of 18 and trained as a professional speed eater. We will not accept submissions in this category from minors.

This record was set as part of Toyota Prius Records, a two-day event streamed live on the Internet. In a 48-hour period, URDB officials adjudicated 200 Prius-related world records. This was the most records ever documented in a 48-hour window, a world record in and of itself. The event took place in Los Angeles, California on March 30th and 31st, 2011. See all the records set at the event here.

Christian G. inflated a balloon and popped it by sitting in 7.60 seconds.

William C. sat and stood in 26.86 seconds while balancing a 100-pound barbell on his head.

Doug McManaman fired seven shots, hitting five balloons from 50 yards away. He used a 22-caliber rifle on his right arm and performed the attempt while seated. NOTE: Shooting is dangerous and should only be attempted by trained professionals

Luke H. sat on a stack of 17 pillows.

Rebecca P. led 414 people in sitting on one long bench at once while wearing orange t-shirts. They set the record to support the United Nations' 16 days of activism to counter violence against women.

Tommy Chalk chatted with his dad on the phone for four minutes and 24.40 seconds while sitting on Mark Clementson’s shoulders.

Mike F. made a successful basketball shot from 25 feet away while seated.

Matty D. made a successful golf shot from 212 yards away while seated.

Doug McManaman balanced 10 golf balls on a pole on his chin for one minute, 13.82 seconds while seated on the floor.

Doug McManaman balanced 100 juice glasses on his head and 20 wine glasses on his mouth for 12.93 seconds while sitting.

Doug McManaman balanced 11 golf balls on a pole on his chin for 57.59 seconds while seated on the floor.

Doug McManaman balanced 11 highlighters on his nose for 41.81 seconds while sitting.

Doug McManaman balanced 12 dominoes on a 16-inch tent peg on his chin for one minute, 13.66 seconds while sitting.