Most Moto X medals X Games (winter)
Five riders have earned two medals each for Winter X Games Moto X – Mike Metzger, Mike Jones, Tommy Clowers, Caleb Wyatt and Brian Deegan (all USA).
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Most Moto GP Championships
The most wins of the Moto Grand Prix championships is six and was achieved by Valentino Rossi (Italy) in 2002-2005 and 2008 – 2009. Racing for the FIAT Yamaha Team Valentino Rossi acquired 306 points winning six of the 17 races he took part in, he also managed 13 podiums. The Moto GP was insituted in 2002 replacing the World Motorcycling Championship 500cc Grand Prix. Rossi has also won one world title in the 500cc Grand Prix category, one world title in 250 cc and Continue reading →
Most money raised whilst running a half marathon
The most money raised whilst running a half marathon is £1,187.70 ($1,946.64) and was achieved by CoppaFeel! (UK) at the Bath Half Marathon in Bath, UK, on 6 March 2011. CoppaFeel! is a charity which raises awareness about self breast examination for breast cancer. Participants ran the half marathon dressed as breasts and carrying buckets to collect cash, coins and cheques from runners and spectators.
Most money raised for charity through head shaving – individual
The most money raised for charity through head shaving by an individual is $121,000 (£82,000) by Dr. William Dorfman, on the set of “The Doctors” at Paramount Studios, Los Angeles, California, USA, on 21 January 2010. Dr. Dorfman is an active philanthropist as well as the recognised celebrity cosmetic dentist from the hit show “Extreme Makeover” (USA). Money was raised for The LEAP Foundation – a non-profit organisation dedicated to helping high school and college students across the USA gain valuable life skills.
Most money made at auction by a single artist
Damien Hirst (UK) made $200.8 million (£111 million) during a two-day auction on 15 and 16 September 2008. 167 of his works went on sale at Sotheby’s in London. Only three of the 167 items available failed to find buyers.
Most models in a fashion show
The most models modelling on a catwalk is 282 and was achieved by Have a Good Dream Co., Ltd and Thai Beverage Marketing Co., Ltd (both Thailand) at The Esplanade, Bangkok, Thailand, on 20 April 2010. There were 8 super models from the Thai Fashion Industry who participated in the event. All outfits were focused on Thai fashion. The entire show lasted 51 minutes.
Most modelling balloon sculptures made in one minute
The most modelling balloon sculptures made in one minute is 13 by John Cassidy (USA) in New York, USA on 21 November 2005.
Most modelling balloon sculptures made in an hour
John Cassidy (USA) made 747 balloon shapes in one hour at Buck County Community College in Newtown, Pennsylvania, USA on 14 November 2007.
Most modelling balloon sculptures made in 24 hours
Tim Thurmond (USA) was able to make 6,176 modelling balloon sculptures in 24 hours at the Revival Outreach Center International Church, Northville, Michigan, USA, between 16 – 17 April 2004.
Most miniature golf holes played in 24 hours
The record for the most holes of miniature golf played by an inidividual in 24 hours is 4,729 and was set by David Pfefferle (United States) at Westerville Golf Center, Westerville, Ohio, United States, on 28-29 May 2008. In the course of the 24 hours David walked around 55 miles. He also raised over USD 6,000 (GBP 3,357) for charity.