Tag Archives: Australia

Most 150’s scored against Test-playing nations

On 25 July 2003, on the third day of the Second Test between Australia and Bangladesh at Bundaberg Rum Stadium, Cairns, Australia, Steve Waugh (Australia) followed his first innings score of 100 not out with 156 not out to become the first man to score 150 runs in an innings against all other (nine at that time).

Most AFL Premierships won by a captain

The most Australian Football League Premierships titles won by an individual captain is four, by three players: Syd Coventry (Australia) in 1927-30 for Collingwood, Dick Reynolds (Australia) in 1942, 1946, 1949 and 1950 for Essendon, and Michael Tuck (Australia) for Hawthorn in 1986, 1988, 1989 and 1991.

Most bench presses of a person in one minute

The most bench presses of a person in one minute is 126 and was achieved by Derek Boyer (Australia) at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, on 23 September 2010 during the grand final episode of The Footy Show. The combined weight of the arm of the bench press and Shane Crawford (Australia) was 114 kg (251 lb 5.28 oz), almost 10 kg (22 lb) over the stated minimum. Derek Boyer is also known as Australia’s strongest man.

Most cappuccinos made in one hour (individual)

The most cappuccinos made in one hour is 289 and was achieved by Suzanne Stagg (Australia) at the Atlas Espresso Shop in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, on 29 November 2013. A La Marzocco Linea esspresso machine was used in conjunction with a Mazzer Robur E grinder. In accordance with the guidelines for this category each cup had to contain a minimum of 147.87 ml (5.2 UK fl oz; 5.0 US fl oz) of coffee.

Most consecutive muscle ups

The most consecutive muscle ups performed is 25 by Jarryd Rubinstein (Australia) at Bondi Beach in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, on 4 January 2010. Rubinstein was witnessed by certified level 3 fitness instructor Steven Mazabow and justice of the peace Michael Major (both Australia) with roughly 60 spectators gathered around his attempt at Bondi Beach’s outdoor gym.