World Records Press Releases

  Tuesday, July 22, 2008 
  Most haircuts in a 24-hour period-world record attempt by Ivan Zoot
 RACINE, WI, USA -- Helping to set a new world record is an opportunity that doesn’t come along often. You can assist Ivan Zoot, director of education and training at Andis Company, in breaking the World Record for the most haircuts in a 24-hour period.   
  Zoot is staging a haircutting marathon at Roosters Men’s Grooming Center, at the Anderson Arbors Center, 13343 U.S. Highway 183 North, in Austin, TX on Friday, August 22.
   Beginning at 3:00 p.m., he intends to break the current record of 300 and is looking for shaggy haired volunteers who like their haircuts fast and for supporters to cheer them on while enjoying free food and live music.

  Sunday, July 20, 2008
 Largest Gathering of People in Fancy Dress-world record attempt at Southwold  
 SOUTHWOLD, UK -- The world record attempt for the Largest Gathering of People in Fancy Dress takes place at Southwold Common on Sunday, August 17, and is being organised by John Huggins who has been inspired by his seriously ill granddaughter Sophie's fight for life.
   Photo: Last year nearly £30,000 was raised for charities that have helped Sophie who has been fighting an aggressive brain tumour.   
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   Already more than 100 people have registered to take part and it is hoped that the number who take part will top last year's figure of 352.  

  Saturday, July 19, 2008 
  Paddy Doyle Attempts Record Breaking Feats
  MANHATTAN, N.Y., USA -- Thienna Inc., a skin care company that focuses on health, is sponsoring Paddy Doyle from the U.K. as he attempts several record-breaking physical strength endurance tests.    
  In one hour, Patrick Doyle hopes to accomplish all of the following while carrying a 40-pound backpack: the most back of hands pushups; most step ups on a 15-inch bench; most distance on a treadmill; most height climbed on a Versa Climber machine; and most shuttle sprints.
  The event is scheduled to be held at the famous Equinox Fitness Club on Fifth Avenue and 43rd Street near Times Square on August 16 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
   The record breaker will have to complete the most distance and repetitions in the fastest time.

  Friday, July 18, 2008 
  Largest gathering of zombies-world record attempt at Zombie Fest
  PITTSBURGH, PA, USA --The It’s Alive Zombie Fest™, taking place on October 25 & 26 at the Monroeville Mall in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, will be a zombie fan’s delight.
  “Pittsburgh has long been considered the zombie capital of the world”, says Mark Menold, organizer of Zombie Fest™, and creator, producer and host of The It’s Alive Show, Pittsburgh’s late night horror host program.  
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  “People come from around the globe to make a pilgrimage to the Monroeville Mall because of Dawn of the Dead being filmed here. It’s like a...”

  Friday, July 18, 2008
  Most Portraits Drawn-world record Attempt by Jim Love
  PHILADELPHIA, PA  -- Jim Love, a graphic designer from Philadelphia, PA - USA set up www.willdrawforhouse.com after thinking of ways to put down payment on a house for himself, his wife and 5 year old daughter.
  His plans are to move and purchase a home in Wisconsin where he once lived and has another daughter by a previous relationship. Love comments, " I really wanted both of my daughters to grow up together and Wisconsin is a great place to raise a family."
  Photo: Here is a sample of Jim Love's drawing (enlarge photo)
  Jim Love: "I want my family and I to experience what it’s like to own a little of the american dream, but for that dream I’m more than willing to put my talent to use and work for it."
  Asked how many portraits he will draw, Love says he plans to draw from 5,000 to 10,000 portraits for $25 - $40 USD a portrait to help with the down payment and the moving expenses and to hopefully set a new world record in the process for Most Portraits Drawn.

  Tuesday, July 8, 2008
  Most bungy jumps in 24 hours-world record attempt by Mike Heard
   AUCKLAND , New Zealand--A New Zealander will try to break the world record for the most bungy jumps in 24 hours on the Auckland Harbour Bridge next month.
    Photo: Mike Heard who will attempt the world record for the most bungy jumps in 24 hours when he throws himself off Auckland Harbour Bridge next month. (enlarge photo)   
  Mike Heard, proud ginga and Bungy Jumping nut, will attempt to Bungy in to Guinness World Records™ from 6am, Friday 15 August beneath the Auckland Harbour Bridge from the AJ Hackett Bungy pod.
  Mike’s love of the sport is the central reason for the attempt. “I’d like to see more people giving it a go. Bungy Jumping shouldn’t be one of those sports that you try once just to “cross off your list of things to do before you die” - people should try it once and then try it again and again and again” said Mike.

  Smallest living dog-world record set by Boo Boo

 World record pool to be build by 'We Fix Ugly Pools' in Arizona

 Price Performance World Record set by Oracle

  T-Shirt World Record Event To Benefit Massachusetts Environmental Cleanup

  Hot stunts and world record attempts at French Car Show

World Record Announced for the Longest Oceanic Crossing in a Flats Boat

  Australian Pub Crawl To Set World Record  

56-year-old Woman Breaks World Record: Summits Highest Peak and Completes Marathons on Seven Continents  

   Hula Hoop Guru to Break World Record       

   Fastest Presidential answer to a citizen request 

   World's Largest Bubble-Shaped Recording Studio

  Jumpstart to set for World Record for Largest Shared Reading

CSC Sets World Record for Large Turbine Helicopter Flight

Royal Navy gives special welcome to record-breaking round-the-world sailor

KISSCAFE AND RENDEZVOUS CLUB BREAK SPEED DATING WORLD RECORD

World Record attempt for the simultaneous launch of 1,000 model rockets

Tony Bullimore ends solo Round the World record attempt  

Parker Sets New World Record for Extended Reach Drilling