Records of Extraordinary Achievements
Explore all remarkable records along with their categories and details.
Youngest Undisputed World Chess Champion
Gukesh Dommaraju | Sports & Athletics records
Massive congratulations to D. Gukesh on becoming the Youngest Undisputed World Chess Champion! At just 18, you have not only claimed the ultimate title in chess but also shattered a decades-old record. Your historic victory is a monumental achievement and an inspiration to millions. Congratulations, Champ! 🏆🇮🇳
Year: 2024
Dadasaheb Phalke Award.
Mohanlal | Arts& Entertainment
A Tribute to the Maestro: Congratulations to Shri Mohanlal! To the one and only Laletta, Heartfelt congratulations on receiving the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award! A truly deserved honor for a cinematic maestro. Your dedication and versatility continue to inspire millions across the globe. We celebrate your incredible legacy today!
Year: 2025
Longest Skincare Livestream
Deconstruct Skincare. | Business & Economy
Heartfelt congratulations to the entire team behind "The Longest Skincare Livestream" on achieving the Guinness World Records title!
Year: 2025
Largest Display of Oil Lamps
Ayodhya District Administration | Culture & Society
The city of Ayodhya, India recently set a new Guinness World Record during its Deepotsav festival (Diwali celebration) by lighting a stunning 2,617,215 earthen lamps (diyas) along the Saryu River.
Year: 2025
Tribal Art and Speed Painting
Seerat Tariq | Arts& Entertainment
Congratulations to Seerat Tariq! While the record simply states she is the "first Kashmiri girl to enter the Influencer Book of World Records for tribal art, creating 104 paintings in a single day," her achievement is far greater. It's not just a measure of speed but a monumental display of endurance, passion, and cultural dedication.
Year: 2024
Largest Display of Coloured Ping-Pong/Table Tennis Balls (Art)
Mr. Buddy Lam, the Director of Corporate Affairs of Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG). | Arts& Entertainment
Congratulations to the Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) on officially securing the Guinness World Records™ title for the "Largest display of coloured ping-pong/table tennis balls"! This monumental achievement, utilizing 7,000 multi-coloured balls, is a testament to the team's incredible unity, precision, and artistic vision. It beautifully merges the energy of sport with the elegance of art, creating a truly spectacular and record-breaking masterpiece.
Year: 2025
Most life insurance policies sold in 24 hours
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) | Business & Economy
Congrats, LIC! You just set a Guinness World Record for the Most life insurance policies sold in 24 hours on January 20, 2025. 5,88,107 policies sold by 452,839 agents in one day. Incredible achievement and a huge win for financial protection!
Year: 2025
World's Largest Wooden Architectural Structure
Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition. | Creativity, Structure & Architecture
A hearty congratulations to the Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition on achieving the Guinness World Record for the 'Largest wooden architectural structure' with The Grand Ring. This monumental achievement is a powerful testament to innovation, design excellence, and a commitment to sustainable, grand-scale architecture.
Year: 2025
Largest Interactive Immersive Dome
Al Wasl Plaza (UAE) | Creativity, Structure & Architecture
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the entire team at Expo City Dubai on the magnificent achievement of securing the Guinness World Records title for the Largest Interactive Immersive Dome! This prestigious recognition belongs to Al Wasl Plaza, which has established itself as an enduring symbol of creativity, connectivity, and technological innovation in the UAE.
Year: 2023
Rio Carnival (Brazil)
Carnival of SĂŁo Paulo, Brazil | Culture & Society
Huge congratulations to Rio Carnival (Brazil) on being recognized as the largest carnival in the world! With over 2 million people partying on the streets each day, that's an absolutely massive celebration!
Year: 2004
Most pull ups in 24 hours (male)
Truett Hanes (USA) | Human Body & Abilities
A Huge Congratulations to Truett Hanes! Shattering the Guinness World Record for Most Pull-ups in 24 Hours with an astounding 10,001 reps is a testament to unparalleled mental fortitude and physical endurance.
Year: 2025
Farthest eyeball pop
Williams Martin Sanchez Lopez (Uruguay) | Human Body & Abilities
Congratulations to Williams Martin Sanchez Lopez (Uruguay)! Setting the Guinness World Record for the Farthest Eyeball Pop (male) is an astonishing achievement. Protruding your eyeballs a distance of 19 mm (0.74 in) demonstrates a truly one-of-a-kind and mind-boggling talent!
Year: 2024
Greenhouse Gas Concentrations (Worldwide)
The WMO's Greenhouse Gas Bulletin is the authoritative scientific report that announces these global record concentrations. | Nature & Environment
Atmospheric concentrations of the major planet-warming gases—carbon dioxide "CO2", methane, and nitrous oxide—all reached new record highs in 2023 (and continued to rise in 2024), committing the planet to rising temperatures for many years.8
Year: 2023
Maximum Native Plants Preserved by a Nursery (India)
Mr. Shreyas Pagar. | Nature & Environment
Maximum Native Plants Preserved by a Nursery (India): 8 Naturals Nursery in Rajgurunagar, Pune, Maharashtra, India, set a record in November 2023 for preserving 360 native plants, demonstrating a commitment to biodiversity conservation.
Year: 2023
Fastest whole-genome DNA sequencing
Broad Clinical Labs, Roche Sequencing Solutions, Inc., Boston Children's Hospital | Science & Technology Records
While the award is a team accomplishment, individuals involved were also recognized. News reports and photos indicate that Niall Lennon, Ph.D. (Chair and Chief Scientific Officer, Broad Clinical Labs) and other members of the Broad Clinical Labs team were presented with the certificate. Dr. Monica Wojcik (Attending Physician at Boston Children's Hospital and the study's first author) was also a key leader in the research effort that set the record.
Year: 2025
Women's Marathon
Ruth Chepngetich | Sports & Athletics records
Women's Marathon: Ruth Chepngetich ran a time of 2:09:56 at the Chicago Marathon in October 2024. (Note: While this is a new world record time, Chepngetich was later suspended for a doping violation from a sample taken months after the record, but World Athletics confirmed the record itself would stand.)
Year: 2024