Some records are measured in seconds. Others are measured in memories.
This one was both.
For the past ten years, I’ve been breaking Guinness World Records: training, practicing, filming, failing, succeeding, and always pushing for that next challenge. Through all of it, my biggest supporters have been family. My son Peter as much as any. He’s watched me attempt record after record, cheering me on, studying what I do, and dreaming about the day he could take part.
Several months ago, he finally asked the question that melted me:
“Dad, is there a world record I can break with you?”
And so our search began.
We sifted through ideas, explored categories, and looked for something that was not only achievable, but fun and something that we could truly enjoy together. Eventually we found it:
The Guinness World Records title for the fastest time to clear Hungry Hungry Hippos (team of two).
The existing record was 8.91 seconds. A daunting time. But once we gathered the supplies, set up our space, and started practicing, we realized something exciting: we could actually beat it.
And beat it we did.
With cameras rolling, hearts pounding, and that familiar mix of nerves and excitement, we launched into our official attempt. After so many tries we got it in just 5.8 seconds. We cleared the board and claimed the Guinness World Records title – Peter’s very first.
I can break records anytime. But breaking this one, with him, was something different.
Watching his face light up, hearing his laugh, seeing how proud he was and his little dance made the moment unforgettable.
Peter was stoked. I was thrilled.
And together, we created a memory that will outlast any record.