Who Has the Highest World Records? Meet the Legends Who Broke Them All
The king of world records: Ashrita Furman
Let’s start with the GOAT of Guinness World Records. Ashrita Furman, an American from New York, holds the title for the most Guinness World Records held by one individual. And we’re not talking two or three records here — we’re talking over 600 records set and more than 200 still standing (as of the last count).
Yes, you read that right. This guy’s done everything from slicing apples midair with a samurai sword to pogo sticking up the CN Tower stairs. It's kind of wild.
He started in 1979 by doing 27,000 jumping jacks and just never stopped. His motivation? A mix of spiritual discipline and pure, unfiltered joy. (And maybe a little bit of friendly obsession.)
The fastest humans alive: records that shook the track
Usain Bolt – still untouchable
When it comes to sprinting, Usain Bolt is the undisputed king. His 100m world record of 9.58 seconds, set in 2009, has never been seriously threatened. Same with his 200m record of 19.19 seconds. The guy didn’t just win – he dominated.
Honestly, watching him in Berlin in 2009 still gives me chills. He didn’t even look like he was trying that hard.
Florence Griffith-Joyner – queen of speed
For the women? Florence Griffith-Joyner (aka Flo Jo) set the 100m world record at 10.49 seconds in 1988. People have been questioning whether it’ll ever be broken. (Spoiler: not yet.)
Sports and strength: athletes with jaw-dropping records
Michael Phelps – swimming into history
Let’s talk Olympic records. No one comes close to Michael Phelps, with 23 gold medals and 28 total medals. That’s the most in Olympic history, across all sports. Insane.
He broke world record after world record in the pool – some of them multiple times. And let’s be honest, he made it look easy.
Lasha Talakhadze – strongest man on the planet?
In Olympic weightlifting, Lasha Talakhadze (from Georgia) is an absolute beast. As of now, he holds the world records in the snatch (225kg), clean and jerk (267kg), and total (492kg) in the super heavyweight category.
Like… how is that even human? Dude lifts cars for breakfast, apparently.
Random (but amazing) record holders
Guinness has a record for... pretty much everything
Some people set records that sound fake, but they’re 100% real:
Sandeep Singh Kaila has the record for the longest time spinning a basketball on a toothbrush (1 min 8 sec).
Gary Turner from the UK has the record for the stretchiest skin (a rare medical condition called Ehlers-Danlos syndrome).
And let’s not forget The Simpsons – longest-running animated sitcom with over 750 episodes.
So yeah, “highest” world records come in all shapes.
Final thoughts: world records aren’t just for elite athletes
So, who has the highest world records? Technically, Ashrita Furman holds the most, Usain Bolt has the fastest, and Michael Phelps has the most Olympic golds. But honestly? Anyone with a little creativity (and a lot of determination) can chase one.
I mean, someone out there holds the record for most socks put on one foot in 30 seconds. Why not you next?
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Is 160 cm too tall for a 12 year old?
How Tall Should a 12 Year Old Be? We can only speak to national average heights here in North America, whereby, a 12 year old girl would be between 137 cm to 162 cm tall (4-1/2 to 5-1/3 feet). A 12 year old boy should be between 137 cm to 160 cm tall (4-1/2 to 5-1/4 feet).
How tall is a average 15 year old?
Average Height to Weight for Teenage Boys - 13 to 20 Years
| Male Teens: 13 - 20 Years) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 14 Years | 112.0 lb. (50.8 kg) | 64.5" (163.8 cm) |
| 15 Years | 123.5 lb. (56.02 kg) | 67.0" (170.1 cm) |
| 16 Years | 134.0 lb. (60.78 kg) | 68.3" (173.4 cm) |
| 17 Years | 142.0 lb. (64.41 kg) | 69.0" (175.2 cm) |
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Staying physically active is even more essential from childhood to grow and improve overall health. But taking it up even in adulthood can help you add a few inches to your height. Strength-building exercises, yoga, jumping rope, and biking all can help to increase your flexibility and grow a few inches taller.
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Most girls stop growing taller by age 14 or 15. However, after their early teenage growth spurt, boys continue gaining height at a gradual pace until around 18. Note that some kids will stop growing earlier and others may keep growing a year or two more.
Can you grow 1 cm after 17?
Even with a healthy diet, most people's height won't increase after age 18 to 20. The graph below shows the rate of growth from birth to age 20. As you can see, the growth lines fall to zero between ages 18 and 20 ( 7 , 8 ). The reason why your height stops increasing is your bones, specifically your growth plates.