While the majority of us were learning how to bake, during the 2020 lockdown Jason Auld (UK) set himself an ambitious goal: to break a record.

Heaviest single weight lifted by barbell overhead press while riding a unicycle Thanks to a playful training regime made of clicker exercises and plenty of yummy food rewards, Alvin conquered the record for fastest 5 m on hind legs by a horse in 16.70 seconds. Soon Alvin discovered a true passion for showing off and performing tricks, overcoming his natural shyness and turning into an outgoing, cheerful creature. When he first met his trainer in 2009 it took the timid pony some time to get used to human contact, but Paulina knew how to win the love and trust of this beautiful animal with extraordinary determination. 'I always knew he was one of a kind', his trainer Paulina said. Through her actions, Karenjeet hopes that more women from diverse and minority backgrounds will feel empowered to 'shatter any perceived glass ceilings and make their mark in sports like powerlifting.'Ĭontinuously inspired and supported by her family, this young record breaker is an inspiration to young girls everywhere.Īlvin, a Shetland pony from Skåne, Sweden, is one of the cutest record breakers we’ve seen in a long time. The 25-year-old champion decided to take on powerlifting, a sport that is notoriously male-dominated, when she was 17 - proving that dedication and passion truly make dreams come true! She entered the Guinness World Records annals by fighting for the title of most times to squat lift own bodyweight in one minute (female), conquering it with a whopping 42 reps!ĭespite her busy day job as a Business Planning and Finance Manager, Karenjeet’s training regime comprehends six days of practice a week. Karenjeet Kaur Bains is a champion, a record breaker and the first Sikh female to represent Great Britain in powerlifting. Most times to squat lift own bodyweight in one minute (female) Read on to find out more about the never-seen-before records included in Guinness World Records 2023. 'People from all walks of life continue to be fascinated by extremes, and we've received claims from across the planet - indeed, even from space! This is why I've said the new edition is 'Out of this World!'įlex your muscles with strongman Jason Auld, test your flexibility with Celeste Dixon, and meet Alvin, the white Shetland pony that can walk on his hind legs.

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