Record challenges

Easy World Records to Break

Looking for a world record you can actually set? These challenges can be attempted at home, at school or at your event with simple equipment and clear rules. Each one has separate titles for different age groups, so you compete with people of your own age. Applying is free, and every approved record is certified and published by The Book of World Records with its own record number.

Pick a challenge

Longest Abdominal Plank Hold a forearm plank for as long as you can. Separate titles for every age group, plus a group version for schools. For: Individuals, schools and groups Fastest Typing Speed (Words per Minute) Type as many correct words as you can in 60 seconds, or type A to Z in the fastest time. Open to children and adults. For: Individuals, students and coding clubs Longest Paper Airplane Flight (Distance) Fold one sheet of paper, throw it by hand and measure how far it flies. A favourite for students and science clubs. For: Students, science clubs and individuals Longest Hercules Hold Hold a weight in each hand with both arms stretched out to the sides for as long as you can. Certified in separate weight classes. For: Adults and athletes aged 16 and over Most Push-Ups in One Minute Complete as many full push-ups as you can in 60 seconds. Separate titles for each age group, plus a group version. For: Individuals, schools, teams and groups Most Skips in One Minute (Jump Rope) Skip with a rope as many times as you can in 60 seconds. A favourite for school sports days, with titles for every age group. For: Children, schools and individuals Most Bicep Curls in One Minute Complete as many full dumbbell curls as you can with one arm in 60 seconds. Certified in separate weight classes. For: Adults, athletes and gyms Largest Rubik's Cube Mosaic Build a picture from twisted Rubik's cubes. A perfect team record for schools, clubs and company events. For: Schools, clubs, companies and individuals Most Origami Cranes Folded in One Hour Fold as many traditional paper cranes as you can in one hour. A calm, creative record for students and art clubs. For: Students, art clubs and individuals Longest Time Spinning a Hula Hoop Keep a hula hoop spinning around your waist without a drop for as long as you can. Titles for every age group. For: Children, individuals and groups Tallest Tower from One Set of Stacking Blocks (Jenga-style) Build the tallest possible tower from one set of 54 wooden blocks in ten minutes. A record that needs steady hands and good design. For: Children, families and individuals Longest Time Juggling Three Balls Juggle three balls without a drop for as long as you can. A great skill record for patient practisers of every age. For: Individuals and students Longest Freestanding Handstand Hold a handstand without a wall or support for as long as you can. A record of balance, strength and control. For: Gymnasts, yoga practitioners and athletes Most Bottle Flips in One Minute Flip a water bottle so it lands upright as many times as you can in 60 seconds. A fun record for children and students. For: Children, students and individuals Most National Flags Identified in 30 Seconds Name as many national flags as you can in 30 seconds when they are shown in random order. A popular memory record for children. For: Children, students and quiz enthusiasts Fastest Time to Recite the Periodic Table Recite all 118 chemical elements in order, from memory, as fast as you can. A favourite memory record for students. For: Students and learners of every age Most Digits of Pi Recited from Memory Recite the digits of pi after 3.14 from memory, without a mistake, for as long as you can. A classic memory record. For: Children, students and memory athletes Longest Flag Carried in a March Carry the longest national flag through a public march. A large on-site record for institutions, districts and schools. For: Institutions, government bodies, NGOs and schools Most People Planting Saplings Simultaneously Bring hundreds or thousands of people together to plant saplings at the same moment. A green group record with lasting impact. For: Schools, companies, districts and NGOs Largest Group Yoga Session at One Venue Bring the largest number of people together for one yoga session at a single venue. Ideal for Yoga Day and school events. For: Schools, colleges, companies and yoga organisations

How it works

Choose a challenge and read its rules and the minimum for your age group.
Apply for free. You receive an Application Number by email.
Make your attempt on video with two independent witnesses, or invite our adjudicator to your event.
Get certified. If your evidence is approved, your record is published with its own record number.

Age groups

Most challenges have separate titles for under 12, 12 to 17, 18 to 59 and 60 and over. A record in one age group does not affect the others. If no record exists in your group yet, reaching the minimum on the challenge page sets the first one.

Your own idea

Not listed here? Apply with your own record. Give it a clear title that says what is measured and in what time, for example "Most cartwheels in one minute".

Records we do not accept

We never certify attempts that put people at risk, however popular they are online. This includes breath-holding records, staying awake for long periods, eating or drinking large amounts in a short time, and anything that harms people or animals.

Questions

What is the easiest world record to break?

The easiest records to set are specific, measurable challenges in your own age group, such as the longest plank or the most push-ups in one minute for under-12s. Where no record exists yet in a group, reaching the minimum shown on the challenge page sets the first record.

Can I break a world record at home?

Yes. Most individual challenges on this page can be attempted at home and certified from an unedited video, as long as two independent witnesses are present and the rules on the challenge page are followed.

How much does it cost to apply?

Applying is free. Certification fees apply only after a record is approved, and all options are shown upfront on the Apply page.

Can a school or company attempt a group record?

Yes. Most challenges have a group version, such as the most people holding a plank at the same time. Our adjudicator can attend the event to count and certify on the spot.

Can I suggest my own record?

Yes. If your idea is not listed, apply with a clear title that says what is measured, for example "Most cartwheels in one minute". Our team checks that it is measurable and safe.

Ready to set a record?

Applying is free. Certification options and fees are shown upfront after approval.

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