The global authority on record-breaking achievements, announces that GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS 2025 (GWR2025) is now available in stores and online across Australia.
Looking ahead to their 70th anniversary in 2025, Guinness World Records opens a new chapter of record breaking with the latest edition of their famous annual. Amongst its 2,115 records are an array of new, talented individuals that show what incredible looks like across the world today.
Editor-in-Chief, Guinness World Records, Craig Glenday said: “Guinness World Records 2025 marks 70 years of the publishing sensation that has now sold more than 150 million copies. This new edition – fully revised and updated with 1,000-plus images – acknowledges our platinum anniversary while continuing the annual tradition of reporting on all of the latest record-breaking achievements. Over the past year, we’ve reviewed nearly 30,000 applications, and the result is a book packed with thousands of awesome facts and feats for the whole family to enjoy.”
The record-breaking Australian superstars revealed today include:
● Donna Urquhart – Longest polar ultramarathon on foot (female) 1, 402.21km
● Peter Charlesworth – Longest journey by stand up paddleboard (SUP) 2,677.34 km
● Nicholas Manning – Most underpants pulled on in one minute 44 *and two other records
International record-holders include:
● BONNIE AND SIMBA (UK) – Fastest time to complete 10 side leapfrog jumps by two dogs – 16.78 seconds and three other titles
● ERIC KILBURN Jr. (USA) – Largest hands and feet on a teenager – hands: 23.20 cm (9.13 in), feet: 34.30 cm (13.50 in)
● SUDHA CARS MUSEUM (IND) – Largest collection of wacky vehicles in a museum – 57
What you’ll find featured in the book is they are celebrating a landmark year by bestowing platinum-grade ICON status on a select group of record breakers – including Taylor Swift and LeBron James – who epitomise what it means to be a Guinness World Records title holder.
Poster-style Flashback features within each chapter explore the history of one key record category. Also speculated is the ultimate limits of record-breaking – for instance, will we ever see a sub-3-second Rubik’s Cube solve?
GWR have delved into their archives to find some never-before-seen record applications that didn’t quite make the cut. It’s an affectionate tribute to human inventiveness – and the evergreen fascination with securing a hallowed GWR certificate!
The anniversary edition kicks off with a chapter that revisits GWR books from the last 70 years. See how the design has evolved from 1955 to 2015 – as well as some of the records set in each decade – before jumping into GWR 2025’s shiny new content!
What’s more, Guinness World Records Gamer’s Edition, the record-breaking videogame compendium is back. Featuring every major game, console, character and developer, the Gamer’s Edition lists the Top 100 Greatest Gaming World Records, as selected and ranked by a panel of experts and records researchers.
The book celebrates the greatest achievements in videogaming by exploring the biggest titles, the fastest speedrunners, the most prolific collectors, the highest-earning esports stars and the most critically acclaimed developers.
GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS 2025 (RRP $46.99) and GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS GAMER’S EDITION 2025 (RRP $39.99) are available for purchase in stores and online.
