Most ballet dancers on pointe

The most ballet dancers on pointe is 230, organised by Ellen and Gene Schiavone (both USA) in Central Park, New York, New York, USA, on 2 August 2010.

Most people keeping a football in the air

The most people keeping a football in the air is 1,062, achieved by students from Yanbian University and football fans in an event in Yanji City, China on 10 July 2010.

Most Mentos and Soda Fountains

The most mentos and soda fountains in one location is 2,433 and was organized by Chupa Chups Industrial Mexicana  (Mexico) at Six Flags Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico on 21 August 2010.

Most siblings to compete in the same sport

The most siblings to compete in the same sports competition are six brothers in a major sports competition and this was achieved by Arto Hintsala, Matti Hintsala, Ari Hintsala, Jyrki Hintsala, Markus Hintsala and Pasi Hintsala at Vehkamaan Moottoriurheilurata in Liminka, Finland on 14 August 2010.

Fastest cycle across the USA

The fastest cycle across the United States from West to East and North to South was achieved by Paul Spencer (UK) in 44 days, 1 minute and 26 seconds from 8 July to 21 August 2010.

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