The most forward roll frontflips in one minute is 17 and was achieved by Mathew Kaye (UK) at Basingstoke Active Life Centre, Basingstoke, Hampshire, UK, on 8 September 2010. Mathew is a member of the parkour team, 3Run.
The most full body explosive push ups performed in one minute is 82, achieved by Stephen Buttler (UK) in Morda, Shropshire, UK, in celebration of Guinness World Records Day on 17 November 2011.
The record for most generations of the same family to celebrate a diamond wedding anniversary (60th) is four by the descendants of William and Rose Hill (UK). In all there have been six diamond wedding celebrations within their family. Generation #1: William Hill (1829-1924) married Rose Anne Boot (1833-1916) on 28 November 1853 at the Swanwick Baptist Chapel, Derbyshire, UK, and celebrated their diamond anniversary in 1913. Generation #2: i. Thomas Hill (1867-1953), son of the above, married Agnes Wilson (1868-1947) on 25 April 1886
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The only verified example of a family producing three consecutive generations born on 29 February is that of the Keogh’s. Peter Anthony (Ireland) (b.1940), his son Peter Eric (UK) (b. 1964) and his grand-daughter Bethany Wealth (UK) (b. 1996) all celebrate their birthdays infrequently every four years. Since 1,461 days are in each four-year period, the probability that one person is born on February 29 is one in 1,461.
The most grandes pirouettes a la seconde performed in 30 seconds are 44 and were achieved by Yat-Sen Chang (Cuba) on the set of Guinness World Records Smashed, at Pinewood Studios, UK, on 27 March 2009. Yat-Sen went head to head with Elena Glurdjidze.
The most haircuts given underwater in one hour is 27 and was achieved by David Rae (UK) at the London School of Diving, London, UK, on 12 November 2007.
The most hit singles on the UK singles chart by a band is 62 by Status Quo (UK) between January 1968 and September 2005. Founding members Rick Parfitt and Francis Rossi (both UK) have been performing and recording for 40 years, have sold more than 100 million records, and made more than 100 appearances on Top Of The Pops. Source: British Hit Singles. A BHS award was presented to the duo.
The most henna tattoos completed in one hour is 511 and was achieved by Pavan Ahluwalia (UK), in Ilford, UK, on 27 February 2012. The attempt took place at Goodmayes primary school. A total of 256 participants took part in the event, each individual received two henna arm band tattoos each, one on each arm.
The most heel clicks performed in 30 seconds according to traditional Irish Dance style are 191 by Benedict Devlin (UK) on the set of Guinness World Records – Smashed, in London, UK, on 23 April 2009. Any number of clicks could be performed during each jump and Ben could perform up to four clicks with his heels when both feet were mid-air.
The most hot air balloons to cross the English Channel is 49 and was organised by Palletways (UK) on 7 April 2011. The group took off from Lydden Hill Race Circuit, Dover, UK and landed at Calais Airport, France. 50 balloons started initially, but one had to land before reaching the Channel due to technical difficulties.