World Record Winners

  Boris Milosic (Croatia) walked an astounding 96 metres (314 ft 11.52 in) underwater without coming up for air, breaking the record for the   longest underwater walk with one breath (male) , in Split, Croatia, on 1 March 2020. We’ve all tried to see how far we can swim holding our breath in a pool, but Boris took the challenge to new depths by beating the previous record by an amazing 16 metres; a feat which he completed in 3 min 34 sec. To achieve the record title, he had to always keep one foot in contact with the ground.  This meant that Boris had to attach weights to his body to make sure this guideline was adhered to – perhaps not for the faint hearted! Boris is a self-proclaimed water lover whose passion for diving stems from when he was 7 years old, where he used to explore the wonders of the ocean.  It wasn’t until age 14 that he discovered freediving as a professional sport.  Now, at age 24, Boris has been freediving for an impressive total of 10 years. Despite his expertise

  In her new role as 49th Vice President of the United States, Kamala D. Harris set three records as the  first South Asian American Vice President of the USA ,  first Black  V ice  P resident of the USA , and  first female Vice President of the USA .   During the inauguration ceremony on Wednesday 20 January, Harris proudly took her oath of office to carry out the responsibilities of Vice President of the country. By her side were husband, Douglas Emhoff, two stepchildren, Ella and Cole Emhoff, and her immediate family.   Harris' role now includes duties such as breaking tie votes as President of the US Senate, becoming a top advisor, and carrying out assignments provided by the President, as well as assuming the Presidency should the current President not be able to fulfil their responsibilities, and much more.   Though she is no stranger to the country’s legislative process.   Prior to becoming Madam Vice President, she served as a United States Senator, representing her home st

  Freddy the Great Dane, who held the record for   tallest dog living (male) ,   has sadly passed away. He was 8 and a half years old.  The gentle giant was a much adored and pampered pet who became an international superstar when his record was announced in 2016. When measured by a vet and Guinness World Records’ Editor-in-Chief Craig Glenday, Freddy was a towering 103.5 cm (3 ft 4 in) from foot to withers.  Standing on his hind legs - not a measurement that GWR officially counts - his height was an imposing 226 cm (7 ft 5.5 in). Freddy's owner Claire Stoneman from Essex, UK, was devastated at her beloved pet's passing: "He was not just the tallest dog but the dog with the most love and the biggest heart. A total soppy bugger who was hand fed. "He was my life. My reason. My joy. My annoyance. My happiness and my ultimate sadness. He was my heart Dane. My one in a million and loved by the entire world." Recalling his arrival in her life when the record was first