GWR Litter-Picking Challenge
Oh no! Mr Trash Wheel is faulty and there's litter everywhere! Help recycle the rubbish and reveal the 10 record holders hidden beneath.
To do this, scroll around the map and click on each piece of litter.
At the end of the game, you can learn about the record holders you've found under the rubbish and discover what makes them Officially Amazing!
Most hair skips in 30 seconds
LAETITIA KY
Laetitia Ky (CIV) jumped over a “rope” of her own hair 60 times in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, on 2 Mar 2021. For the attempt, Laetitia – an artist known for creating sculptures from her tresses – braided her natural hair before adding extensions and connecting the two together.
Shortest twins (female)
KATHARINA AND ELISABETH LINDINGER
The shortest identical twin sisters are Katharina and Elisabeth Lindinger (both Germany), who each stand 128 cm (4 ft 2 in).
Most bounce juggles in one minute (four basketballs)
ZAILA AVANT-GARDE
The most bounce juggles in one minute (four basketballs) is 255, and was achieved by Zaila Avant-garde (USA) in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA, on 2 November 2020.
Largest afro (female)
AEVIN DUGAS
The largest afro (female) is 24 cm (9.45 in) tall, 25 cm (9.84 in) wide, and 157 cm (5.15 ft) in circumference, and was achieved by Aevin Dugas (USA), in Gonzales, Louisiana, USA, on 4 February 2021.
Oldest tandem parachute jump (male)
ALFRED BLASCHKE
The oldest person to tandem parachute jump (male) is Alfred "Al" Blaschke (USA, b. 4 January 1917) who is 103 years and 180 days, as verified in San Marcos, Texas, USA, on 2 July 2020.
Farthest lache (bar-to-bar swing)
NAJEE RICHARDSON
The furthest lache (bar to bar swing) is 5.56 m (18 ft 3 in), achieved by Najee Richardson (USA), in Hainesport, New Jersey, USA, on 10 November 2020.
Largest camera-trap wildlife survey
STATUS OF TIGERS, CO-PREDATORS & PREY IN INDIA, 2018, NATIONAL TIGER CONSERVATION AUTHORITY, WILDLIFE INSTITUTE OF INDIA
Every four years since 2006, the Indian Government’s National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) and the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) – collaborating with state forest departments and conservation NGOs – have conducted a nationwide assessment into the country’s population and habitat of tigers (Panthera tigris tigris).
Fastest 5m on a scooter by a dog and cat
SASHIMI AND LOLLIPOP
The fastest 5 m on a scooter by a dog and cat (pair) is 4.37 seconds, and was achieved by Sashimi and Lollipop, trained by Melissa Millett (all Canada), in Sparta, Ontario, Canada, on 19 September 2020.
Fastest wheelbarrow
KEVIN NICKS
The fastest motorized wheelbarrow was designed, built and raced by Kevin Nicks (UK) and reached an average speed of 74.335kph (46.190 mph) at the Straightliners event held on the track at Elvington airfield in North Yorkshire, UK, on 16 May 2021.
Tallest teenager
OLIVIER RIOUX
The tallest male under the age of 18 years in the world is Olivier Rioux, whose height is standing at 226.9 cm (7 ft 5.33 in).
Fastest electric mobility vehicle
JASON LIVERSIDGE
The fastest speed achieved in a prototype electric mobility vehicle is 66.826 mph (107.546 km/h) by Jason Liversidge (UK) at Elvington airfield in North Yorkshire, UK, on 27 September 2020. Jason suffers from motor neuron disease and is paralysed from the neck down.
Tallest professional bodybuilder (male)
OLIVIER RICHTERS
The tallest professional bodybuilder (male) is Olivier Richters (Netherlands), who measures 218.3 cm (7 ft 1.9 in), as verified in Eemnes, Netherlands, on 27 April 2021.
Largest planetary rover
PERSEVERANCE, NASA/JPL
The largest planetary exploration rover is Perseverance, built for NASA by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California.
First person with Down syndrome to complete an IRONMAN® triathlon
CHRIS NIKIC
The first person with Down's syndrome to complete an IRONMAN triathlon is Chris Nikic (USA), who completed the IRONMAN Florida triathlon in Panama City Beach, Florida, USA, on 7 November 2020.
Most soccer touches while balancing a ball on the head
CHINONSO ECHE
The most consecutive football (soccer) touches in one minute while balancing a football on the head is 111 and was achieved by Chinonso Eche (Nigeria) in Warri, Nigeria, on 14 November 2019.
Longest ears on a dog
LOU
The longest ears on a dog living is 34 cm (13.38 in) each, and was achieved by Lou and owner Paige Olsen (both USA) in Milwaukie, Oregon, USA, as verified on 30 July 2020
Fastest 50m by a robotic fish
BREED ROBOTICS TEAM, ZHONG SHEN, TIMOTHY NG JU KIN
The fastest 50 m swim by a robotic fish is 22.92 seconds and was achieved by Timothy NG Ju Kin (Malaysia), Zhong Shen (China) and the BREED Robotics Team (China) in Hong Kong, China, on 20 October 2020.
Heaviest sleigh pulled
KEVIN FAST
The heaviest sleigh pulled is 16,500 kg (36,376.273 lbs), and was achieved by Kevin Fast (Canada) in Cobourg, Ontario, Canada, on 23 November 2020.
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