Published: September 19, 2008
Astonishing New Guinness World Record Set as World Champion Freediver Recaptures Title from David Blaine on 'Live with Regis and Kelly'
NEW YORK, Sept. 19 /PRNewswire/ - World champion freediver Tom Sietas
endured a nail-biting 17 minutes and 19 seconds underwater on "Live with Regis
and Kelly" to set a new Guinness World Record for the Longest Time Breath Held
Voluntarily. The German national beat David Blaine's previous record of 17
minutes 4 seconds that was set on The Oprah Winfrey Show in April. By breaking
the record, Sietas reclaimed his title as Guinness World Record holder and his
position at the top of competitive freediving. The record was part of an
international week-long celebration commemorating the launch of the new
Guinness World Records book.
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Sietas' attempt brought an end to an amazing week of record-breaking on
"Live with Regis and Kelly," which included Canadian strongman Kevin Fast
setting the record for the Heaviest Vehicle Pulled Over 100 feet with 126,200
lbs, Andrew Dahl blowing away the record for the Most Balloons Inflated By
Nose In One Hour with 308 and a presentation to Regis Philbin for the Most
Hours on Camera with 16,100 hours. In an inspirational attempt at a record,
ultra marathoner and best-selling author, Dean Karnazes, ran for a
mind-blowing 211 miles on a treadmill in a 48 hour period falling less than 30
miles short of the current mark of 240.11.
"Working with Guinness World Records I'm used to seeing amazing feats on a
regular basis," said Stuart Claxton of Guinness World Records. "But this week,
with its non-stop world-class record breaking, from Kevin Fast pulling two
semi trucks through the streets ofManhattan to Tom Sietas holding his breath
for over a quarter of an hour, these events set a new standard of excellence
for Guinness World Records!"
Other records announced with the launch of Guinness World Records 2009
edition, included the crowning of super couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie as
the World's Most Powerful Actor and Actress, respectively and Britney Spears'
title as the Most Searched Person on the Internet. A new World's Shortest
Living Man was also revealed. He Pingping, 20, stands at an unbelievable 2
feet 5.37 inches. Pingping traveled to bothLondon andNew York to promote
the new book. Guinness World Records 2009 is available nationwide for the
suggested retail price of $28.95.
About Guinness World Records
Guinness World Records is the universally recognized authority on
record-breaking achievement. First published in 1955, the annual Guinness
World Records book is published in more than 100 countries and 25 languages
and is one of the highest-selling books under copyright of all time with more
than 3 million copies sold annually across the globe. Guinness World Records
celebrated its 50th anniversary edition in 2004, a year after the sale of its
100 millionth copy. Guinness World Records also annually publishes the
Gamer's Edition; a records book devoted solely to the world of computer gaming
and high score record achievements. The Guinness World Records website
(www.guinnessworldrecords.com) receives more than 11 million visitors a year.
Guinness World Records is part of the Jim Pattison Group, one ofCanada's
largest privately owned companies which is a conglomerate of interests,
including advertising, broadcasting, grocery stores and automotive retailing.
SOURCE Guinness World Records
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