Can you break a Guinness World Record?

If you wish to break an existing record or set a new record, and want to view the guidelines, you will need to submit an online application first. Each application for a new record title is reviewed individually by an expert and we are unable to tell you if your record can be accepted by email or phone.

What happens if you break a Guinness World Record?

If you are successful, congratulations - you will receive an official Guinness World Records certificate (further certificates and merchandise can be purchased in the GWR Store). If not, do not give up, you can apply again or pick a different record to attempt.

How much money do you get if you break a Guinness World Record?

As the world's unrivalled authority on record-breaking achievement, our role is to celebrate the world's best, to inspire ordinary people and to entertain and inform. For these reasons, we do not pay record-breakers for their achievements or for carrying out a record title attempt.

What is the simplest world record to break?

What Guinness World Records can I break at home?

25 World Records YOU Could Easily Break

What World Records can't be broken?

There is one sports record, however, that will never be beaten: Uwe Hohn's javelin throw of 104.80 meters. Hohn changed the sport with that throw back in 1984, and experts believe it's a record that will never be broken. There is a reason why, but I don't want to spoil that here.

Is it easy to get a world record?

Guinness World Records receive over 50,000 record applications a year - that's almost 1,000 applications every week! Due to the consistently high volume of applications we receive, the waiting times for a response to a Self-service application can be up to 12 weeks*.

What is the hardest world record?

How many socks put on in 30 seconds?

14-year-old Carolena Kruse broke the Guinness World Record for most socks put on one foot (22 socks) in 30 seconds in the under 16's category.

What is the most World Records broken in one day?

What is the world record for the most world records set in one day? Ashrita Furman holds the world record for most world records in a day and has set more than 600 official Guinness World Records.

How much does a world record cost?

All existing record titles (those already in our records database) are free of charge through the standard application process. If you want to apply for a new record title (something that you cannot find in our database), a non-refundable administration fee of £5/$5 (plus VAT) applies.

How many Guinness World Records does Michael Jackson have?

Jackson's career was rewarded with 13 Grammy Awards, as well as the Grammy Legend Award and Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award; 6 Brit Awards, 5 Billboard Music Awards and 24 American Music Awards. He currently holds 20 Guinness World Records.

Who is the youngest person to break a Guinness World Record?

Ritaj Hussain Alhazmi was just 12 years and 295 days old when she had published three books and was writing a fourth one.

What are the benefits of having a Guinness World Record?

Being a Guinness World Record holder does not have any monetary benefits, but it may have some other benefits such as: Recognition: The Guinness World Record certificate is accepted globally and the holders of this certificate are known all around the world1.

Who has the most world records?

There are many prolific record holders in the Guinness World Records (GWR) archives. But none of their achievements quite match those of title holder Ashrita Furman, from Brooklyn, New York, who has become famous as the man with the most Guinness World Records titles.

How much of the world sleeps with socks on?

However, the vast majority of people said that they do not wear socks in bed at all. Regardless of the reasoning, people still have strong opinions about this topic. A survey says 63% do not sleep with socks on, 25% sometimes, and 11.5% regularly sleep with socks on.

What is socks for 1?

Nicholas (born: October 11, 2000 (2000-10-11) [age 22]), better known online as Socksfor1, or just Socks, is an Canadian-American gaming YouTuber. He often dresses as an orange astronaut. He is known for finding and putting mods to Among Us and Minecraft.

What is the longest hug?

Guinness said the record for the world's longest hug is currently held by Ron O'Neil and Theresa Kerr of Canada. Their embrace was achieved on June 13, 2010 and lasted 24 hours and 33 minutes.

What is the world record for not eating?

Agostino "Angus" Giuseppe A Barbieri (1939 – 7 September 1990) was a Scottish man who fasted for 382 days, from June 1965 to July 1966. He lived on tea, coffee, sparkling water, and vitamins while living at home in Tayport, Scotland, and frequently visiting Maryfield Hospital for medical evaluation.

What is the heaviest weight lifted by tongue?

The heaviest weight lifted with the tongue is 13 kg (28 lb 10.5 oz) and was achieved by Thomas Blackthorne (UK) on the set of Lo Show Dei Record, in Milan, Italy, on 22 February 2022.

What age is the world record?

The oldest person ever whose age has been independently verified is Jeanne Calment (1875–1997) of France, who lived to the age of 122 years and 164 days. The oldest verified man ever is Jiroemon Kimura (1897–2013) of Japan, who lived to the age of 116 years and 54 days.

Do you get money if you get a world record?

Guinness World Record Holders do not pay any money to those who break or set records. However, they do award an official certificate of the achievement free of charge. The certificate includes for what purpose they obtain the awards and in which year.

What is the Guinness World Record most claps in a minute?

He beat the previous record by 37 claps. According to the Guinness World Records, "the most claps in a minute is 1,140 and was achieved by Dalton Meyer in Geneseo, Illinois, USA, on 12 March 2022. Dalton first saw the record for most claps in a minute in elementary school and has perfected his claps ever since."

What celebrity broke a world record?

Dwayne Johnson

The actor and his team broke the record for the largest seven-layered dip in time 2017 weighing in at 540 pounds, which took over 5 hours and 4 people to prep and construct inside a 100-gallon fish tank. BUSH'S® Beans broke the record in 2020 with a dip weighing in at 1,087 lbs.