

Her attempt inspired her friends and family to sign for records of their own, but it also reminded the world that exercising doesn’t have to be a chore. “ I’m honoured,” she said upon discovering that she would feature in the book. In the end, she broke two: fastest 100m forward rolls (42.64 seconds) and most backwards somersault burpees 30 seconds (5). Her solution to win over the lockdown slumber? Setting herself an ambitious goal: breaking a record. Like many others, 28-year-old gymnast Bethany Lodge (UK) struggled to keep her motivation during the pandemic. With a record of 4.37 seconds, Lollipop and Sashimi confirmed their (unlikely!) partnership as more than a hobby: it’s a record-breaking sensation.įastest 100m forward rolls and Most backwards somersault burpees in 30 seconds Their favourite pastime? Scootering around the house together – a trick they came up with all by themselves, much to the surprise of their owner, Melissa Millett. Meet Lollipop the dog and Sashimi the cat, two scooter enthusiasts from Canada. Let yourself be inspired by their amazing achievements: every single one of them is a real-life reminder that amazing things can bloom from focus, enthusiasm and fun.įastest 5m on a scooter by a dog and cat (pair)

We end with every significant new sporting achievement logged in the 30-page Sports section.Meet some of our record-breaking superstars.Our team of gaming consultants and editors have picked out the Top 25 Greatest Gaming Records of All Time – does your favourite game get a mention?.To celebrate the 150th anniversary of Jules Verne's Around the World in 80 Days, we dedicate a chapter to a whistlestop tour of our planet from the comfort of your armchair, pointing out recordworthy landmarks, tourist hot-spots and cultural phenomena.Get up close and personal with the most iconic human beings – the tallest, shortest, strongest and hairiest – and be amazed at the extraordinary skills on display from the world's greatest jugglers, rock-climbers, freestylers and mermaids (yes, mermaids!).

