The greatest number of times the rear of a car has been lifted clear of the ground (i.e. the rear wheels are not touching the ground) in one hour is 580 by Mark Anglesea (UK), at The Hind, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, UK, on 3 October 1998. The car was a Rover Mini Metro and weighed 810kg 1,785lb.

The most national capital cities named in one minute was 50, achieved by Robert Clarke (UK) in Norwich, UK, on 14 March 2011. Robert Clarke identified all 50 capital cities from a randomly compiled list, and did so just within the required timeframe in 58 seconds. The record attempt was broadcast live on the breakfast show with local radio station Norwich 99.9FM

The most CDs flipped and caught in one minute is 72 and was achieved by Sarah Greasley (UK) at Magdalene College, Cambridge, UK, on 17 June 2011. Sarah is a student at Cambridge University, who attempted a number of “one minute” Guinness World Records at her college over the course of a day.

The most cheers in a compound crowd recording is 9,621, achieved by Virgin Money (UK), in London, UK, on 17 April 2011. The record attempt involved 9,621 individuals who were filmed around the country. All recorded cheers have been collated to create one big cheer. At the 19th mile of the London Marathon, which is considered the toughtest stage, Sir Richard Brandson (dressed as a cheerleaders coach) and his daughter Holly (dressed as a cheerleader) counted down to play the cheer to all the runners. Continue reading →

The most chin ups in one hour is 993 achieved by Stephen Hyland (UK) in Stoneleigh, Surrey, UK, on 16 November 2011 in celebration of Guinness World Records Day.

The record for the most chin ups completed in 8 hours is 3,733 and was set by Stephen Hyland (UK) in Stoneleigh, Surrey, UK, on 24 June 2007.

The record for the most chin ups completed in 12 hours is 3,750 and was set by Stephen Hyland (UK) in Stoneleigh, Surrey, UK, on 24 June 2007.

The most clay pigeon targets shot in 12 hours by a team of five in the Down The Line discipline is 4,602 by Bob Barrett, David Billingsby, Matt Kendall, Ken Newman and Bernard Walshe (all UK) at Kent Gun Club, Dartford, Kent, UK, on 27 March 2005. The five shooters recorded a total score for the discipline of 13,498.

The most coffee beans moved with chopsticks in one minute is 38 and was achieved by Cynthia Noyicio (Philippines) at Butlins, Bognor Regis, UK, on 5 June 2011. GWR Live! at Butlins.

The most competitive full contact rounds in boxing and other martial arts is 6,324 by Paddy Doyle (UK) from February 1993 to 12 November 2009.