Speed World Records

Many world record holders have proven they're the best by being the fastest. People show off their speed in the areas of sports, music, video games, recitation and much, much more. No matter what your hobby, if you can do it fast, you stand a chance at becoming a global champion. Hurry up and set a world record!


455 Records Found

00:36 United States

Most Tandem Stationary Stair Steps In 30 Seconds

Chris Ryan

Chris Ryan and Zoe Munson completed a combined total of 140 stationary stair steps in 30 seconds.

00:22 Chile

Most Times Saying "Obama" In 15 Seconds

Paula Ulloa

Paula Ulloa said the word "Obama" 38 times in 15 seconds.

00:55 United States

Most Complaints To A Deli Waiter In 30 Seconds

Mark Lamster

Mark Lamster complained to a deli waiter eight times in 30 seconds. He delivered 12 complaints but the last four were not within the designated time. Lamster accomplished the feat on October 18, 2009 at Ben’s Deli during a book release party for David Sax’s Save The Deli. Officials from RecordSetter.com were on hand to document the record. #SD01

00:55 United States

Fastest Time To Complete The "Hoedown Throwdown" Dance

Julia Ring

Julia Ring completed Miley Cyrus’ Hoedown Throwdown dance in 12.28 seconds.

00:51 United States

Most '2 Legit 2 Quit' Hand Signs In 30 Seconds

Andrew Baker

Andrew Baker (wearing hat) completed 22 ’2 Legit 2 Quit’ hand gestures in 30 seconds. His opponent in the challenge, Justin Henderson, completed 19. The feat was achieved on October 18, 2009 at the Saucony Originals tent at the Treasure Island Music Festival in San Francisco, California. #TI01

03:39 United States

Fastest 1/4 Mile Racewalk Accompanied By A Dog With A Swahili Name

Art Hoffman

Art Hoffman completed a 1/4 mile racewalk with his dog Chenji in two minutes, 17.08 seconds. Chenji is a Swahilian name.

03:31 United States

Fastest 1/4 Mile Rollerskate Sprint With Dog By A Person Over 60

Art Hoffman

Art Hoffman and his dog Chenji completed a 1/4 mile roller skate sprint in one minute, 55.06 seconds. #RecordSetterBook01

01:12 United States

Fastest Time To Play 'When The Saints Go Marching In' Melody In Five Octaves On An Electric Organ

Justin Zeid

Justin Zeid played the When The Saints Go Marching In melody in five ascending octaves on an electric organ in 45.34 seconds.

00:28 Spain

Fastest Time To Run Across A Covered Swimming Pool

Shin Clinton

Shin Clinton ran across his covered swimming pool in 4.69 seconds.

00:43 United States

Fastest Time To Recite "At A Minute Or Two 'Til Two"

James Hulser

James Hulser recited the At A Minute Or Two ’Til Two tongue twister in 7.57 seconds.

03:02 United States

Fastest Time For Four People To Each Read The First Four Limericks In "The Hopeful Trout And Other Limericks"

Sam Klarich

Sam Klarich, Abby, Brittani, and Emily each read the first four limericks of John Ciardi’s The Hopeful Trout And Other Limericks[] in a combined two minutes, 18.92 seconds. The four limericks they read were The Elephant Boy, Goodbye Please, The Thingamajig and Keeping Busy Is Better Than Nothing.

United States

Most People Surprise High Fived At A Juggling Festival

Nadine Civitello

Nadine Civitello gave 15 people surprise high fives at the Kansas City Juggling Festival[]. The 16th person high fived was the cameraman and was not counted.

00:46 United States

Fastest Time To Play Every Note On A Five-String Bass Guitar

Eric Buffett

Eric Buffett played all 125 notes on a five string, 24-fret bass guitar in 22.62 seconds.

00:46 United States

Fastest Time To Play Every Note On A Five-String Bass Guitar

Eric Buffett

Eric Buffett played all 125 notes on a five string, 24-fret bass guitar in 22.62 seconds.

United States

Fastest 20-Foot Double Pedalo Ride

Dany Majard

Dany Majard completed a 20-foot Double Pedalo ride in 3.03 seconds.

00:58 The Internet

Most Bubble Wrap Bubbles Popped In 15 Seconds

Alex Young

Alex Young popped 71 bubble wrap bubbles in 15 seconds. Young set the record on October 2, 2009 in New York City during the taping of a URDB segment on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon. Dan Rollman and Corey Henderson served as witnesses. tag:JF03, tag:lnwjf

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