Sports World Records

Karl E. completed 169 backhand speed punches in one minute.

Darryl Learie had an average heart rate of 177 BPM as a result of an hour of exercise. His peak heart rate reached 191 BPM.

Rahul C. performed a handstand on a mini parallel bar for two minutes, 0.03 second.

Jason F. lifted a total of 4,200 pounds with 42 front raises in one minute using two 50-pound dumbbells.

William C. ran 400 meters in four minutes, 34.28 seconds while carrying a 150-pound rucksack.

William C. performed a one-arm plank for two minutes, 1.89 seconds while carrying a 50-pound rucksack.

Record Setter performed 12 pistol squats in one minute while balancing on another person's hands.

Alicia Weber performed a static hold in a 90-degree push-up position for one minute, 1.60 seconds while carrying a 25-pound weight on her back.

Christopher K. completed 74 consecutive one-arm bench press repetitions using a 45-pound bench press bar.

Kenny Lewis whistled for 44.95 seconds while riding his bicycle though Death Valley. His tune of choice was Walking In The Air, the theme from the 1982 animated film of Raymond Briggs’ 1978 children’s book The Snowman[]. Lewis took the ride to raise money for WaterAid.

Alicia Weber competed in 10 sports at Elite level in 2009.

Mark Evans hit 100 golf balls in 36.63 seconds.

In partnership with Newham Barnsley, the Wayne Sables Project made a domino chain using 500 breeze blocks and successfully made the entire chain topple. The Newham Barnsley Partnership is a unique approach to delivering a legacy from the games across the UK and using the excitement and passion of the Olympics to inspire and connect.

Clint Poore bench pressed a person 32 times in 15 seconds.

Clint Poore completed 15 stability ball squats in 15 seconds while holding two 50-pound dumbbells.

Clint Poore completed 29 stability ball squats in 30 seconds while holding two 50-pound dumbbells.