This is the moment an 21-year-old extreme sports fan took the Guinness World Record for jumping over cars on a pogo stick at an event at London’s Olympic park.
Tyler Phillips from Tampa, Florida, bounced over five London taxi cabs in quick succession to mark the 18th Guinness World Records Day today.
The new electric London cabs are 2m high and 1.6m wide (6’6″x5′).
Phillips took the world record from his friend Dalton Smith – who was lined up for the challenge until he broke his ankle two weeks ago.
Tyler Phillips from Tampa, Florida managed to bounce over five consecutive London taxi cabs
Using a pogo stick, Phillips cleared the cabs which are 2m high and 1.6m wide
Speaking afterwards, Phillips said: ‘Wow, I am so stoked that I was able to break this record – I really wanted this for a long time, and it was pretty crazy being there this morning actually seeing the cars lined up when it finally felt real.
‘It was most of all a mental challenge to focus and control my jumps, so right now I’m feeling super proud, a little relieved and just hyped to have made pogo history.’
Craig Glenday, Editor in Chief of the Guinness World Records book said: ‘It was an absolute thrill to watch Tyler in action – the height he can reach is astounding, and a powerful demonstration of his total mastery of the pogo stick.
‘This year on Guinness World Records Day we’ve been blown away by the incredible talent and show of strength from our new record holders.’
Ashley Watson, 27, from Leeds managed a 6m (19 ft 7in) backflip between two horizontal bars.
Footage shows him completed the challenge after a couple of failed attempts in his local gym.
He said: ‘Being able to break my own Guinness World Records title after years of training feels incredible.
‘Back in 2018 when I first broke the record I could never have imagined adding a whole 13cm onto the distance three years later.’
Ashley Watson, 29, from Leeds was able to set the record for the longest backflip between two parallel bars
He cleared a gap of six metres between the bars inside his local gym in Leeds
Guinness World Records adjudicator Alan Pixley said: ‘Seeing Ash achieve this record was truly spectacular, he totally embodies this year’s theme of super skills.
‘Ash and all of this year’s Guinness World Records title holders are an example of how crafting your skills and strengths can lead you to becoming Officially Amazing.’
Watson has spent 15 years as an athlete, competing with Great Britain’s Performance Squad across the globe.
Meanwhile in China – balanced on his hands – Zhang Shuang pulled a car for 50 metres (55 yards) in just 1 minute and 13.27 seconds.
Pumped and cheering after his record-breaking feat, he revealed: ‘The skill is in having a very strong waist and abdomen, and good endurance in your triceps, arms and shoulders.”
Takahiro Ikeda from Japan managed 45 BMX ‘time machines’ in 30 seconds. The complex trick involves standing on a BMX and spinning it through 360°.
Thirty-two-year-old Laura Biondo from Venezuela bagged a couple of titles for her ball control skills including the most double ‘around the world’ ball control tricks in one minute achieved by a female.
In the Middle East, Doha-based gymnast Ayoub Touabe smashed the title for the most single leg backward somersaults in 30 seconds with 12.
Laura Biondo from Venezuela bagged a couple of certificates for her ball control skills including the most double ‘around the world’ ball control tricks in one minute achieved by a female
In China, while balancing on his hands, Zhang Shuang pulled a car for 55 yards in just 1 minute and 13.27 seconds
Ayoub Touabe from Morocco secured the record for the number of single leg backwards somersaults in 30 seconds
Takahiro Ikeda from Japan managed 45 BMX ‘time machines’ in 30 seconds
Guinness World Records Day was first held in 2004 and had applications from 1,000 competitors to make it into next year’s edition.
Editor Craig Glenday added: ‘Guinness World Records day is a global celebration of record breaking. It’s a chance for anyone who wants to tick off their name in the famous Guinness World Record books.’
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