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Here at Guinness World Records, we are on a mission to inspire ambitious and talented youngsters under the age of 16 to break world records!
This is why we have created a batch of record categories exclusive to under-16s, so you don't have to compete unfairly against the grown-ups.
These records are as fun as they are official, and you can attempt them from the comfort of your home.
You’re welcome! 😉
Below are a few of the most popular record titles so far. 👇
The school bell has rung and it’s time to leave, but first… how fast can you pack your bag? 🎒
Put your speed to the test and see if you can beat Ashwin’s impressive time of just 16.23 seconds!
Read here for more information and, if you think you’re up for the challenge, ask your parent or guardian to apply for you.
In order to break this record, you will need to be fast, precise and 100% focused.
Have you got what it takes? 😎
Well, Ryoma Arakawa from Japan absolutely did, as he managed to achieve the amazing time of 13.33 seconds, obtaining a well-deserved record title!
Think you can do even better? Read more here.
This is unquestionably one of our most fun records and, if you have lots of soft toys laying around the house, then it is definitely one for you.
Grab your sibling, neighbour or friend, and see just how good your catching skills are… when you can't see! 😲
Read the guidelines and apply here.
To attempt this record, you will only need five T-shirts and a stopwatch.
💡 Pro tip: use wide fit clothes, and make sure you place them around you neatly… and strategically!
That’s what Ryoma, our current title holder did, achieving an impressive time of 12.63 seconds.
Click here if you feel confident enough to challenge his record.
Another speed-related record, although this one is perhaps the hardest one to beat.
Especially since talented Chemuduru Praneeth Kumar from India attained the jaw-dropping record of 3.30 seconds! 🤯
This record is one for the books and, if you practise with enough focus and dedication, you could be its next title holder.
Or, if you’re not really good with typing, you can always attempt being the fastest to arrange the alphabet instead!
Did you like these records?
Check out some of our recent record breakers in action 👇
Finally, we have a whole category of gaming records for our pro gamers. 🎮
Whether you’re a FIFA fanatic or Minecraft expert, we’ve got you covered…
Simply scroll down on our Set a Record page to see them all!
Before you start your attempt, we have a dedicated YouTube series named Game the Record that you might want to check out.
Here is the latest episode ⬇️