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A MAN PULLING A DOUBLE-DECKER BY THE HAIR, MASS CHEERLEADING AND A GIANT GINGERBREAD MAN…? IT CAN ONLY BE GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS DAY!

2 November 2009 (London, UK) – People around the world are getting ready to defy the monotonous month of November and break some wacky and wonderful records on the fifth annual Guinness World Records Day (12 November). Celebrated to commemorate the day in 2004 when Guinness World Records became the world’s bestselling copyright book of all time, Guinness World Records Day attracts hundreds of thousands of record-breakers around the world every year - in a true spirit of philanthropy and fun.

As in previous years, wacky and wonderful Brits promise to showcase their talent and raise money for their favourite charities on Guinness World Records Day. Among the dozens of attempts planned around the country, London will host the big comeback of 59-year old Manjit Singh who will perform a hair-raising attempt for the furthest distance to pull a double-decker bus with hair (New World Record). Also in the Capital, commuters will literally come together at St Pancras Station for the most people hugging for one minute (100), while hundreds will descend on Alexandra Palace as they attempt to skate their way into the records book for the longest conga on ice (107). In Southampton the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation will team up with Justdance Salsa for the largest salsa dance (451). Demonstrating his physical strength in support of the British Heart Foundation, “British Master’s Squat Power Lifting Champion” Shaun Jones from Norwich hopes to grab the title for most weight squat lifted in one hour (41,600kg) and the fastest hot water bottle burst (51.98 secs). In Northern Ireland, Oaks Shopping Centre will celebrate Guinness World Records Day with a record attempt for largest human mattress dominoes (121) to raise money for Marie Curie cancer nurses, and Ballyclare High School will hold the largest sports lesson (250).   Meanwhile, Carr’s Glen Primary School in Belfast celebrates it 70th anniversary by organising the largest gathering of people dressed as storybook characters (NWR).

Editor-in-Chief, Craig Glenday says: “Guinness World Records Day is a perfect opportunity for individuals and organizations to raise awareness of their causes, and this year’s line-up of record-breakers is even bigger and better than last year. We look forward to seeing dozens of new records being broken around the world and welcoming new achievers in to the family of Guinness World Records.”

Record-breaking mania on Guinness World Records Day will not just hit the UK, as countries around the globe put their best foot forward with amazing attempts such as the fastest vehicle crossing of the Egyptian western desert, during 24 hours in Egypt, largest bikini parade (281) in Australia, and most nationalities in a Sauna (57) in Finland. Elsewhere in Europe, Rolf Allerdissen in Germany will brave the cold November weather in a record attempt for furthest distanced covered in 24 hours on a water slide (75.72 miles) , and Norway sets out to get into the Christmas spirit early with the largest gingerbread man (593.53 kg). Across the Atlantic, the US will celebrate Guinness World Records Day with events including the largest cheerleading dance (225), in Memphis, Tennessee and most people lassoing simultaneously in Texas.

Now a global phenomenon, Guinness World Records Day commemorates the day in 2004 when the book became the world’s bestselling copyright title with a hundred million copies sold. Any records set on Guinness World Records day are short-listed for inclusion in next year’s edition of the book, which is currently enjoying a top position on the UK’s bestseller list. Information on the exact time and location of each of these events is found in the notes to editor. Some of the times are subject to change.

For further information, picture requests or attendance on UK events, contact:
Karolina Thelin or Amarilis Espinoza 0207 891 4518 / press@guinnessworldrecords.com
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UK & Ireland – Events on Wednesday 11th November 2009:

Farnborough, Hampshire

• 18:00: Largest gathering of people wearing underpants (146). For Cancer Research the people of Cardiff will be treated to the sight of over 200 men in their underpants. Tilebarn Close, Cove, Farnborough, GU14 8LS. For more information contact Louise Sayce on 07513 512 911

UK & Ireland – Events on Guinness World Records Day – Thursday 12th November 2009:

London

• 07:30: Most people hugging for a minute (100). London commuters get friendly and come together at Kings Cross St Pancras International. Pancras Road, London, NW1 2QP. Contact Kate Fisher kf@londoncommunications@.co.uk on 0207 612 8492

• 09:30: Furthest distance to pull a bus with the hair (NWR). Watch British strongman Manjit Singh attempt the ‘impossible’ in central London. Contact: Karolina Thelin karolina.thelin@guinnessworldrecords.com on 0207 891 4584

• 11:00: Longest conga on ice (107). The public are encouraged to put on their skates and get down to Alexandra Palace to participate in arguably the most fun record attempt of the day. Alexandra Palace Way, Wood Green, London, N22 7AY. Contact Jane Lawrence jl.directpr@btconnect.com on 020 7407 6882

Northern Ireland

• 11:00: Largest gathering of people dressed as storybook characters (NWR).   Celebrating Carr’s Glen Primary School’s 70th anniversary over 300 children will dress up as their favourite storybook characters. 629 Oldpark Road, Belfast, BT14 6QX Contact Tony Young tonyyoung@live.co.uk on 028 9039 1286

• 14:00: Largest sports lesson (250). To promote the ‘healthy schools programme’ the students of Ballyclare High School will have fun, get fit, and hopefully achieve a new world record! Ballyclare High School, County Antrim, 31 Rashee Road, BT39 9HJ. Contact Andrea McCullough amccullough225@c2kni.net on 07729 266 422

• 19:00: Largest human mattress dominoes (121). Raising money for Marie Curie, The Oaks Centre in Dungannon will attempt to break the world record for ‘human dominoes’! Oaks Shopping Centre, Oak Road, Dungannon, BT71 4NA.   Contact Barry Mcguinness barrymcguinness@btinternet.com on 07875 033 337

Norwich, Norfolk

• 09:30: Most weight squat lifted in one hour (41,600kg)and The fastest time to burst a hot water bottle (51.98 seconds) The incredible Shaun Jones will attempt to squat lift over 41,600 kg for over 60 minutes. And if that wasn’t enough Shaun will then attempt to blow up a hot water with his own breath! The event will raise money for the British Heart Foundation. Oasis Sports & Leisure Club Pound Lane Thorpe St Andrew Norwich NR7 OUB.

Bournemouth, Dorset

• 11:00: The most arm-linked people to stand up simultaneously (39). Over 100 students have something very special planned on Guinness World Records Day. Watch this space! The event is organised by Bournemouth University. Talbot Campus, Fern Barrow, Poole BH12. Contact Andie Hill ahill@bournemouth.ac.uk on 01202 961400

Morda, Shropshire

• 09:00: Multiple endurance world records. Guinness World Record holder Stephen Buttler and his cousin Luke Wright will attempt 5 world records between them. This includes Most tricep dips in one hour and most knee bends on a swiss ball in one minute. They will be raising money for Hope House (respite for terminally ill children). Contact Stephen Buttler smjbuttler@aol.com on 07790 618 197 (Mobile) / 01952 850425 (Work). Hope House, Oswestry, Nant Lane, Morda, Shropshire, SY10 9BX.

Southampton, Hampshire

• 18:30: Largest salsa lesson (451). In the run up to World Diabetes Day Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation are hoping to dance their way into the records book. Come and along and get involved. Barton Park, Chickenhall Ln, Eastleigh, Hampshire SO50 6RR. Contact: Talia Field TField@jdrf.org.uk on 023 8061 6643

US Guinness World Records Day Events:

Forth Worth, Texas

• Friday, November 6th/8-10 pm (CST) Most People Lassoing Simultaneously (*New)- The Cowtown Coliseum in Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District, Texas will be attempting to rope in a new world record for ‘Most People Twirling Lassos Simultaneously.’ For more information about the rodeo contact DeeDee Wix at 817-625-1025.

Memphis, Tennessee

• Saturday, November 7th/4 pm (CST) Largest Cheerleading Dance (225)- Varsityspirit.com gathers over 300 spirited cheerleaders to celebrate their sport by attempting the ‘Largest Cheerleading Dance’ at the UCA Mid South Regional Cheerleading Event at the University of Memphis Fieldhouse. To get involved, please contact Sheila Noone at 901-251-5959.

New York, New York

• Monday, November 9th /11 am (EST) Largest Cup of Hot Chocolate (*New)- World renowned dessert hot spot, Serendipity III, hopes to go for their second Guinness World Record (they currently hold record for the Most Expensive Dessert). For more information, please contact Joe Calderone at 212-832-9809

• Wednesday, November 11th/8-8 pm (EST) Largest Collection of Lipstick Prints (12 hours)- November 11th – Cosmopolitan Magazine, Maybelline New York and the United Service Organizations will be asking New Yorkers to pucker up as they attempt to set the record for most ‘Lip Print Kisses collected in 12 hours’ in Times Square. For more information, contact Jo Carne at 212 649 2000.

Miami, Florida
• Thursday, November 12th /4 pm (EST) Longest Marathon Reading Aloud (113 hours 15 min)- Beginning on November 3rd, members of International Solidarity for Human Rights -The New Generation, seek to set a new record for “Longest Reading Aloud Marathon by a Team” while reading the 30 Articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, repeatedly for over 224 hours at the InterAmerican Campus of Miami Dade College. The event culminates on November 12 and promotes promoting education, understanding and respect for human rights. This is an official event of the 2009 Miami Book Fair International. For more information on this, please contact Elizabeth Sanchez Vegas 786 301-3019.

Across USA
• Thursday, November 12th/ - Most People Sport Stacking Simultaneously (222,560)- The World Sport Stacking Association and their annual STACK UP! Guinness World Records Day record attempt for will be taking place on Nov. 12th. Children from 1,406 schools (298,864 stackers) across the country are set to stack to try and beat last year’s numbers. Contact Bob Fox at 1-877-468-2877 (ext. 203)

For inquires about all US Events contact: Jamie Panas +1 718 513 7263 jamie.panas@guinnessworldrecords.com
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Man uses 100 triathlons to take aim at child abuse

Post-Dispatch St. Charles columnist Susan Weich (Post-Dispatch)

By Susan Weich

ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH

09/12/2008

At the triathlon in Kirksville, Mo., last weekend, the talk wasn't about the winner but about John Curtin of Lake Saint Louis.

He'd spent the past 100 days — without a break — either competing in triathlon races or doing one on his own. The length of the contests varied, but all included swimming, biking and running.

Curtin, 41, a chiropractor, took on the incredible feat to promote his effort to increase awareness about child abuse.

"I wanted to do something that would raise people's eyebrows and have them say, 'Wow, that's amazing' or at least, 'That's pretty crazy,' " he said.

Curtin sits on the board of The Child Center, an arm of Missouri Kids First, a statewide effort to end child abuse. He also said he had two relatives who had been abused.

When Curtin pitched his idea for 100 triathlons in 100 days to trainer Sally Drake in December, she thought he was planning to compete in 2009, not 2008.

"I know what ultra endurance takes, and for somebody who's really not even fit to do a triathlon to attempt to do this, well, we had some work to do," she said.

Drake helped Curtain gain endurance for races taking anywhere from one to six-plus hours to complete.

Curtin's tour began May 31 in Show-Low, Ariz., with an Olympic triathlon — a 0.9-mile swim, a 25-mile bike ride and a 6.2-mile run.

He had planned to participate in triathlons in all 50 states, but that idea ran out of gas, literally, because of escalating fuel prices. He settled for contests in 10 states instead.

Curtin competed in formal races on the weekends, and ran triathlon equivalents throughout the week near his home.

On weekends, he usually drove to the events, sometimes arriving at the race site at 2 or 3 in the morning.

"I didn't want to waste the money on a hotel, so I would just camp out in the car for a few hours, get up, do the race and as soon as I was done, I'd drive to the next location," he said. "I had some very tiring weekends."

On weekdays, he didn't get much sleep either, averaging just five hours a night. He would get up at 4:30 a.m. and do a triathlon before going to work. If the weather was bad, he would do the triathlon after work.

Sometimes he did the course by himself, but as word spread about his effort, he often was accompanied by members of local triathlon clubs.

Curtain said he wasn't allowed to wear an iPod while competing, for safety reasons, so to help with his pacing, he sang. His favorite tune, appropriately enough, was "Eye of the Tiger."

Curtin said he was able to avoid injuries, but a few other circumstances nearly derailed his goal.

In June, a race in Iowa was canceled because of severe weather. Curtain tried to find a place nearby to do the triathlon, but he ended up driving five hours back to Lake Saint Louis to swim, bike and run.

"I was tired that day, but I had to get it in," he said.

Another time he got into a bike crash on a Saturday in Springfield, Mo., and damaged his ride. Afterward, he drove home, got the bike fixed and was able to compete the next day in Kirkwood.

Mentally, he stayed strong because of the support he got from others who backed his cause, he said.

One race in particular was extremely emotional, he said, when both the race director and one of the spectators told him they had been victims of abuse.

"It was quite a day," he said. "I realized, wow, this does mean a lot to these people."

Along the way, Curtin went through four pairs of running shoes and burned more than 5 million calories.

Curtain, who is down 15 pounds to 188, said he wasn't trying to lose weight, though. He carefully calculated how many calories he would burn in each race and tried to increase his intake accordingly.

At first he just added more fruits, vegetables and lean meats. But later he ate foods such as Big Macs and Pop-Tarts to get enough calories.

Curtain said he was trying to get his accomplishment recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records, but if those unofficial triathlons don't qualify, there's always next year. He plans to do the race again, but this time he wants to go to all 50 states.

Rebecca Gordon of Missouri Kids First welcomed the attention and called his dedication to the cause rare.

"His effort has made people realize that child abuse is not somebody else's problem, it's a community problem, and everybody has a role in making it end," she said
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Gargash Enterprises, General Distributor for Mercedes-Benz in Dubai, Sharjah and the northern Emirates, set a new world record for the largest parade of Mercedes-Benz cars on Saturday, 21 April 2007. The record-breaking convoy started at Madinat Jumeirah, and ended with a day full of entertaining activities and plenty of fun at Endurance City, Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa.

A line of 153 C-Class saloons hit the roads of Dubai and made this vision a reality, and for the first time since the launch of the Guinness World Records™ book in the Arabic language, a Guinness World Records Adjudicator (Marco Frigatti) was present to announce the record. The participation of a large number of Mercedes-Benz lovers was instrumental in this event. Their enthusiasm was outstanding and a joint effort by the organizers and supporters was key to the success of the day.

The highlight of the day was the entertainment. Enjoyable activities included performances by various talented artists and new Guinness World Records record attempts by the guests, such as most apples bobbed in one minute, fastest time to eat Smarties with chopsticks, most spoons balanced on the face and more. All guests, young and old alike, were eager and determined to break current records, to win a range of fantastic prizes. Mohamed Ahmed Elkhouly set two Guinness Word Records achievements, bobbing 21 apples in a minute and clipping 48 pegs in his hand in less than a minute.

DJ CatBoy presented the day, providing the latest updates on the convoy and the exciting event live to Dubai 92FM.

Attended by over 550 multi-cultural guests, the event was certainly an exciting and unique way to celebrate the Arabic edition of Guinness World Records.

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At the Goodwood speed festival on 5 July 2009, the Porsche Human Performance Team attempted to beat the Guinness World Records™ total for the farthest distance covered on a treadmill by a team of 12 in 48 hours.

This amazing record was set in April 2008 by The Runner's World Forum Squad (UK) at Lillywhites in London, with a record distance of 797.85 km (495.76 miles).

The Porsche Human Performance Team started the record attempt at 12 p.m. on 3 July 2009 and finished at 12 p.m. on 5 July.

The team of 12 – which was made up of Eliot Challifour, Doug Hall, Steve Osborne, Nigel Leighton, Matt Cook, Mitch Barclay, Sean Frost, Daniel Corner, Nigel Marley, Adam Holland, Paul Fernandez and Matt King – averaged over 18 km/h (11 mph) and achieved a phenomenal distance of 868.64 km (539.86 miles), which is over a full marathon more than the distance set in 2008.

This was an amazing feat of human achievement and really demonstrated the high levels of endurance that each team member sustained.

The Goodwood speed festival was a great success, drawing people from all over the country. Attractions included demonstrations from the Red Devils and an appearance from the 2008 Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton.

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Hi

Anyone know how to find out, or who to contact within GWR to find out about an existing record?

I'm trying to find out details of the Endurance Dumbbell Curl record, which I believe is currently held by Rajko Radovic. I've searched this site, as well as the internet in general extensively but can't find out any details of said record.

I also can't find on this site any general contact details, or who to contact to find out about existing records.

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I am a 3 times GBWR holder in public speaking. I hold records for Sermon-93hrs as well as two after dinner speeches-19hr 20 min and 32 hrs 25 min)

A witness is anyone over the age of 18 who has witnessed your event.In the case of an endurance record, they would have to stay at least one hour.

Your record sounds like one in which any of the University students over 18 yrs old, along with the teachers and others of standing within the community should suffice.You should have
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This was my first after dinner speech record done in 1985 at CCNY.It is listed in the 1986 and 1987 editions of the Guinness book.

Title of the speech was " The history of herbs in maintaining physical fitness".

The purpose of the after dinner speech was to demonstrate to endurance athletes what they could eat for more energy and stamina.

The only CLEAR I used was clear water.

The only JUICE I was on was fruit and vegetable juice
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On April 19th, 2009 in Milan Italy. I set a new record for blowing up 3 hot water bottles in 1 minute 8 seconds!
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I am a three times Guinness record holder in public speaking. One of my records is for the longest sermon of 93 hours. The Guinness book has retired ALL of the talking records which includes talking,sermon,after dinner speaking and Lecture. Not familiar with non stop sleeping but the record for talking is 240 hours( 10 days) so the teenager who stayed awake for 5 days would not be record holder. As time went by, Guinness decided not to keep many of the sheer endurance records for safety re
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