New Jersey man weighing 185 lbs sets handstand world record at 74 after hip surgery: ‘I totally lost the ability’ | Trending

May 20, 2025 01:07 PM Paul Budline from New Jersey has broken the Guinness World Record for the oldest man to hold a handstand at 74 years and 145 days. Paul Budline of New Jersey has set a new Guinness World Record as the oldest man to perform a handstand at the age of 74 years and 145 days, underscoring that age is no barrier to physical achievement. He set a clear objective to hold a handstand for at least 15 seconds.(GWR) Having practised handstands since his teenage years, Budline maintains a disciplined fitness regimen encompassing aerobics, cycling, weightlifting, and handstands. His commitment to fitness has remained steadfast over the decades, interrupted only briefly the COVID-19 lockdowns and a hip surgery at age 70. Also read: Meet 1.3 feet tall Karumbi: Kerala farmer’s goat makes record for being the world’s shortest Determination and rigorous training“I totally lost the ability to do a handstand and could barely get my legs to a 45-degree angle. It seemed hopeless at age 70, but I was determined to keep trying every day and eventually got it back,” Budline recalled. His motivation to reclaim his skill was sparked upon learning that the previous record for the oldest man to perform a handstand was just over 70 years old. He then set a clear objective to hold a handstand for at least 15 seconds, the minimum duration required Guinness World Records. Through persent effort and rigorous training, Budline not only regained his ability but exceeded the prior record nearly four years. Reflecting on his accomplishment, he told Guinness World Records, “The satisfaction is actually immense, partly because I’m 6 ft 2 in and 185 lbs, not exactly ideal dimensions for any sort of gymnastic effort.” He further expressed his intention to continue practicing handstands for as long as possible: “I’ll keep doing it for as long as I possibly can and thus far I’m fortunate to have zero shoulder pain or other physical ailments.” Also read: Cambodian rat sets Guinness World Record for detecting over 100 wartime explosives   News / Trending / New Jersey man weighing 185 lbs sets handstand world record at 74 after hip surgery: ‘I totally lost the ability’ See Less