Turkish man sets new Guinness World Record for the longest axe throw at 183 feet. Watch | Trending

Feb 02, 2025 12:35 PM A Turkish man set a new Guinness World Record throwing an axe 183 feet, 8.72 inches, surpassing the previous record of 143 feet held an American. A Turkish man has etched his name in the record books setting a new Guinness World Record for the longest axe throw, reaching an extraordinary dance of 183 feet, 8.72 inches. The 43-year-old Osman Gurcu’s throw surpassed the length of an Olympic swimming pool (164 feet) and exceeded the previous record of 143 feet, held American Jesse Rood. This accomplishment marks Gurcu’s eighth Guinness World Records title. A Turkish man broke the Guinness World Record throwing an axe a dance of 183 feet, 8.72 inches. (X) (Also read: Delhi man masters ‘martial arts 360 kick’ to become the best, bags Guinness World Record) A dream come trueOsman, a father of two, shared that his pursuit of records has been a constant passion. He frequently checks the Guinness World Records website and social media for new challenges to take on, with the ultimate dream of seeing himself in the annual publication. “It was an incredible feeling to break the record because the dance is very far, and you have to be able to get far. At the same time, the axe has to get stuck in the target board. I hit it many times, but it didn’t get stuck, and I never gave up,” he said. Challenges along the wayAlthough Osman was determined to break the record, he faced several challenges in his preparation. As a private security guard, he struggled to find time for extensive training, especially with the cold and wet weather conditions. Additionally, during his efforts to break the record, someone else surpassed the previous mark, extending the dance he needed to beat. However, Osman credits his natural throwing ability, a skill he has had since childhood, for his success in achieving the new record. (Also read: Indian ‘Drill Man’ inserts nails into nose after stopping fans with tongue for world record. Watch) Future ambitionsNot content with just one achievement, Osman has set his sights on more records in the future. He plans to tackle the bullseye record for shooting a red dot in the middle of a dartboard from the farthest dance. Osman also intends to continue breaking basketball shooting records and explore even more challenging feats. “Being a record holder makes me very happy,” he added, reflecting on his ongoing journey to break records and inspire others. Recommended Topics News / Trending / Turkish man sets new Guinness World Record for the longest axe throw at 183 feet. Watch See Less