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Guinness World Records @guinnessworldrecords.com · 1d

"Only took 8 months of relentless commitment, a torn bicep, lots of blood, torn hands and a couple of tears to get here", says Australian fitness pro Jade Henderson 💪

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Aussie police officer breaks long-standing record by doing over 700 pull ups in an hour

Jade Henderson (Australia) broke a long-standing record by performing the most pull ups in 24 hours by a female.

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Guinness World Records @guinnessworldrecords.com · 1d

Taylor Swift has smashed even more streaming records with her latest release

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Taylor Swift's The Life of a Showgirl breaks world records within 24 hours of release

Taylor Swift's 12th studio album The Life of a Showgirl broke two records on the first day of its release.

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Guinness World Records @guinnessworldrecords.com · 1d

Meet your new favourite record holders: Dynamic Derrick (aka "Derrick") the tallest living donkey and Bambou with the largest ears EVER 🫏

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World's tallest donkey living his best life alongside pal with record-breaking ears

Meet your new favourite record holders: Dynamic Derrick (aka

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Guinness World Records @guinnessworldrecords.com · 6d

Happy 113th birthday to João Marinho Neto, the world’s oldest man.

The Brazilian is celebrating the massive milestone today with a big party his loved ones planned for him.

World's oldest man João Marinho Neto celebrates 113th birthday in Brazil

The world's oldest man João Marinho Neto is celebrating his 113th birthday today.

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Guinness World Records @guinnessworldrecords.com · 7d

Victory is the youngest opera singer and star of America's Got Talent - and now features in the GWR 2026 book 🎶

Youngest opera singer Victory Brinker's career so far: from debut at seven to AGT history

Inside the amazing career of the world's youngest opera singer Victory Brinker (USA), including her history-making stint on America's Got Talent.

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Guinness World Records @guinnessworldrecords.com · 9d

Cardi was following up her drone delivery record, where copies of 'Am I the Drama?' were dropped off in style - the most deliveries by UAV drones in one hour - 176 at locations around Fort Worth, Texas on Sept 19.

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Guinness World Records @guinnessworldrecords.com · 9d

The most signed items sold in 8 hours is 2,463, by @iamcardib , @atlanticrecords & @walmart in Cypress, Texas, USA, on 23 September 2025.

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Guinness World Records @guinnessworldrecords.com · 9d

Congratulations to Cardi B who recently sold thousands of signed copies of her new album at a special fan event in Texas.

Dedicated fans lined up to purchased signed CD and vinyl copies of Cardi's new album 'Am I the Drama?'.

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Steve May @stevemaythe1st.bsky.social · 10d

Was thrilled to have my work featured in this year's Guinness Book of records
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Steve May Illustrates Aneeshwa Kunchina’s Record-Breaking Story for Guinness World Records 2026

Discover Steve May’s comic strip artwork in Guinness World Records 2026, bringing Aneeshwa Kunchina’s inspiring conservation story to life.

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Guinness World Records @guinnessworldrecords.com · 9d

These King Kong sized veggies just smashed records at a UK country show 🥒🥕🍆

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Latest crop of supersized fruit and vegetables recognized at Malvern Autumn Show

Discover which seven new world titles were claimed at the CANNA UK National Giant Vegetables Championship

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Ettore Rossetti @ettorerossetti.bsky.social · 15d

We the @rossettibrothers.bsky.social are honored, humbled & grateful to be included in the @guinnessworldrecords.com 2026 book along with the #pickleball GOATs 🐐🐐Anna Leigh Waters & Ben Johns. 📙🙌🤗💪🏓💕🙏 www.instagram.com/p/DPALUNNkhP...

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Daily Record @dailyrecord.co.uk · 16d

Amongst its 2,247 records are an array of new, talented individuals that Guinness World Records say they hope will inspire readers to be part of it and start their own record-breaking journey.

Guinness World Records reveals extraordinary stars of 2026 edition

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Guinness World Records @guinnessworldrecords.com · 16d

Mr Huyền’s record-breaking nails are truly a sight to behold.

He stars in the new Guinness World Records book out now! 📚

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Vietnamese man has longest fingernails after spending 34 years growing them to over 19 ft

Lưu Công Huyền (Vietnam) has the world’s longest fingernails on a pair of hands (male) with an unbelievable measurement of 594.45 cm (19 ft 6 in).

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Guinness World Records @guinnessworldrecords.com · 17d

To improve his technique and break the record, Ryusei from Japan observed animals of all sorts, such as domestic dogs and cats and monkeys. He also received specialist advice from sports trainers and sports doctors.

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Japanese man runs 100 m on all fours in blistering time after studying way animals move

22-year-old Ryusei Yonee (Japan) broke the record for the fastest 100 m running on all fours with the time of 14.55 seconds.

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Guinness World Records @guinnessworldrecords.com · 20d

This week Nigerian chef Hilda Baci has made her way back into the record books after kick-starting record fever across Africa, serving up the largest serving of Nigerian style jollof rice.

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Guinness World Records @guinnessworldrecords.com · 21d

Filming this week in London with the ferociously talented Daniella D'Ville - new record announcements coming soon...

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 21d

Feeling like she had a new lease on life after a major health scare, Gabrielle Wall sprinted the length of a football field barefoot on Lego bricks to clinch a new Guinness World Record.

Health scare leads mom to world record: Barefoot run on Lego bricks. On purpose.

Feeling like she had a new lease on life, Gabrielle Wall sprinted the length of a football field barefoot on Lego bricks to clinch a new Guinness World Record.

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Guinness World Records @guinnessworldrecords.com · 21d

A dazzling display of acrobatic excellence

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Determined group of Indian people form tallest human pyramid the world has ever seen

A group of people in India made the tallest human pyramid, getting it up to 10 levels for the first time ever.

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Guinness World Records @guinnessworldrecords.com · 25d

Happy record anniversary Steve and team! 🌟 May the Force be with you, always

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Rancho Obi-Wan @ranchoobiwan.bsky.social · 25d

Hard to believe it’s already been 12 years since Steve Sansweet and Rancho Obi-Wan were recognized by @guinnessworldrecords.com for having the world’s largest collection of Star Wars memorabilia! 😃

#starwars #GWR #RanchoObiWan #stevesansweet #starwarsmemorabilia #starwarscollection

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Guinness World Records @guinnessworldrecords.com · 26d

New record – Largest serving of Nigerian style Jollof rice 🍛

"It truly has been an emotional but beautiful journey," says star chef Hilda Baci. It took “nine hours of fire, passion and teamwork” to create the 16,600 plates of rice “served with joy, love and community”.

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Did Hilda Baci just win the "Jollof Wars" for Nigeria? Chef cooks up largest ever serving

Nigerian chef Hilda Baci, who shot to fame with her cooking marathon, has claimed a new record by cooking up the largest serving of Nigerian style jollof rice.

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Nerdist @nerdist.bsky.social · 29d

Watch a New Zealand woman sprint across LEGO bricks barefoot and set a new Guinness World Record.

Watch a Brave Soul Set the World Record for Sprinting Across LEGO Bricks Barefoot

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Aneeshwar Kunchala @aneeshwar.bsky.social · Sep 7

The Guinness World Records 2026 book is out, and it’s a true honour to be featured as a Young Achiever. I’m thrilled that my Natural World journey has even been illustrated in its pages, celebrating my passion for nature and inspiring others to protect our planet.
Three new GWR titles and still on

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USA TODAY @usatoday.com · Sep 10

"Guinness World Records just made the Record official today," Alex Babich, an Indiana landscape gardener who grew the plant, told USA TODAY.

With prayers and a little luck, this family grew the world’s tallest sunflower

"Guinness World Records just made the Record official today," Alex Babich, an Indiana landscape gardener who grew the plant, told USA TODAY.

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Jam Walker @jamwa.bsky.social · Sep 10

About 10 months back I was offered the chance to contribute to Guinness World Records: Gamer's Edition 2026.

It was finally released about two weeks back & I just got my copy!

Photo of Guinness World Records: Gamer's Edition 2026

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