Ashrita Furman: the most prolific record-breaker

There are many prolific record holders in the Guinness World Records archives, but none like Ashrita Furman.
Over the past three decades, Ashrita has dedicated his life to breaking as many records as possible, eager to prove what a determined mindset can achieve.

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Nationality: USA

Inducted: 2024

Notable Record(s):

  • Most candles on a birthday cake
  • Longest time to hula hoop underwater
  • Greatest distance travelled on a bicycle balancing a milk bottle on the head 

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Although we don't monitor the person who holds the most records overall, serial record breaker Ashrita Furman can boast an outstanding amount of titles to his name. 

He has become famous as "the man with the most Guinness World Records titles," setting over 600 records. Growing up in Brooklyn, he showcased a wide assortment of talents across the board.

His numerous feats go from expeditions up the side of Mount Fuji by pogo stick to spinning insanely large hula hoops around the body. He also pioneered several areas of record-breaking, expanding the horizons of what was possible while meeting fellow record enthusiasts and empowering the masses. 

The sky is the limit when it comes to record-breaking and turning dreams into reality, and Ashrita is here to prove it.

Ashrita with paper planes

I would tell my younger self that it is not going to be easy and a lot of people will not believe in you at the start but that is ok, you have got this. Take it one step at a time, you can do it. Don’t give up.

- Ashrita

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