Water World Records

Doug McManaman balanced an 18.5 liter water bottle on his forehead for one minute, 36.75 seconds while lying on his back.

Doug McManaman balanced a bottle of water on a selfie stick on his thumb for four minutes, 34.08 seconds while sitting.

Meera B. drank a 330-ml glass of water using straw in 9.35 seconds. WARNING: Speed drinking can be extremely dangerous. Please do not attempt this record unless you are above the age of 18 or trained as a professional speed drinker. We will not accept speed eating submissions from minors.

Brandon N. stacked two plastic bottles with one hand in 4.03 seconds.

At the Zappos.com Bay to Breakers road race in San Francisco, California, Alaa Alawi set a world record for Most Cups Of Water Given To Runners In Five Minutes. The record was one of 40 set that day, allowing the race to set an additional record for “Most World Records Set at a Road Race.” See all 40 records at RecordSetter.com/Zappos.

James Neal scuba dived in cold water 64.2 meters deep. Neal suffered a subarachnoid hemorrage following the rupture and bleed of an undiagnosed aneurysm in December of 2013. He recovered and was certified Fit to Dive at the end of July 2014. The record attempt was made 10 months after returning to diving in June 2015. PLEASE NOTE: We will only accept submissions from trained divers holding current certifications in this category.

James Neal has acquired 115 internationally-recognized recreational scuba diving qualifications.