From the largest Hula Hoop Workout in the USA to the largest gathering of leprechauns in Ireland, yesterday saw scores of titles tumble as over 300,000 people around the world celebrated GWR Day with a world record attempt.
For a full recap of the day's events, head to www.guinnessworldrecords.com/gwrday for a replay of Thursday's live coverage, while below you'll find a selection of memorable images from what was a truly incredible day of worldwide record-breaking.
Largest Hula Hoop Workout
The Largest Hula Hoop workout consisted of 221 students from Longleaf Elementary School (USA) in New Port Richey, Florida on 8 November 2011 as part of Guinness World Records Day 2011.
Largest 3D painting
The largest 3D painting measures 1160.45m² and was created by Joe Hill of 3D Joe and Max, in partnership with Reebok Crossfit, at West India Quay, London to celebrate Guinness World Records Day 2011. The measurement of the painting was taken by Ardent Management.
Largest Rag Doll
The largest rag doll measuring 9 meters was achieved by the students of the Textile Institute (ISTA)(France) in Mulhouse, France on 12 November 2011 to celebrate Guinness World Records 2011. Subject to verification
Largest gathering of people dressed as leprechauns
The largest gathering of people dressed as leprechauns was 262 leprechauns who gathering at Canal Theatre, Dublin as part of The Mooney Show on RTE1 and to celebrate Guinness World Records Day 2011.
Most chin ups in one hour
The most chin ups in one hour is 993 by Stephen Hyland (UK) in Stoneleigh, Surrey, UK, 17 November 2011 to celebrate Guinness World Records 2011. Subject to verification.
Oldest Yoga Instructor
The oldest yoga teacher is Bernice Mary Bates (USA, b. 30 June 1920) who remains an active yoga teacher at the age of 91 years old, and was presented at the Mainlands Retirement Community Center in Pinellas Park, Florida on 9 November 2011 as part of Guinness World Records Day 2011.
The tallest basketball player
The tallest basketball player (current) is Paul "Tiny" Sturgess (b. 25 Nov 1987, UK), who measured 231.8 cm (7 ft 7.26 in) in London, UK, November, 2011 to celebrate Guinness World Records Day.
Largest tea bag
The largest tea bag weighs 120 kg and measures 2.4m x 2.4m created by All About Tea and displayed on HMS Warrior, Portsmouth, UK to celebrate Guinness World Records Day 2011.
Largest cream tea party
The largest cream tea party consisted of 334 people and was achieved by The English Cream Tea Company at Parklands Wedding Venue, Quendon in Essex to celebrate Guinness World Records Day 2011. The record attempt raised money for the Alzheimers Society and The Fragile X Society
Tallest Tower
The tallest tower is the Tokyo Sky Tree, formerly known as New Tokyo Tower, which rises 634 m (2,080 ft) to the top of the mast and is located in Sumida, Tokyo, Japan. The construction is a broadcasting, restaurant and observation tower and is due for completion in late 2011.
Largest Stamp
The largest stamp is in excess of 600 mm (1 ft 11 in) x 493 mm (1 ft 7 in) and was achieved by Ecole de Dessin (Nigeria) in Isolo, Nigeria on 16 November 2011 to celebrate Guinness World Records 2011. Subject to verification
Fastest time to wrap a person in newspaper
The fastest time wrap a person in newspaper is 3 minutes and 7 seconds and was achieved by Francesca Librae (UK) for the Daily Star Sunday in London, UK, on 11 November 2011, for Guinness World Records Day 2011.
Most full body explosive push ups in one minute
The most full body explosive push ups in one minute is 82 and was achieved by Stephen Buttler at Hope House, Morda, Oswestry to celebrate Guinness World Records Day 2011.
Largest Collection of Model Cars
The largest collection of model cars is 27,777 and was achieved by Nabil Karam (Lebanon) in Rabieh, Lebanon on 16 November 2011 to celebrate Guinness World Records 2011
Farthest Champagne Cork Spitting
The farthest Champagne cork spitting is 7 m 10 cm and was achieved by Alastair Galpin (New Zealand) in Auckland, New Zealand on 16 November 2011 to celebrate Guinness World Records 2011. Subject to verification
Largest Photo Mosaic
The largest photo mosaic measuring 1,562.39 m² ( 16,817.30 ft²) and containing 137,200 individual photographs was achieved by Smile-one Taichi Matsumoto in Nagoya, Japan on 16 November 2011 to celebrate Guinness World Records 2011.
Fastest motorized shopping trolley
The fastest motorized shopping trolley achieved a speed of 42.8746 mph (69 km/h) and was created by Tesco. The record was achieved at Tesco Hatfield, Herts to celebrate Guinness World Records 2011
Largest Zumba Class
The largest Zumba class is 1439 and was achieved by Teylingen-college (Netherlands) Noordwijkerhout, The Netherlands on 16 November 2011 to celebrate Guinness World Records 2011. Subject to verification
Fastest time to wrap a person in newspaper by a team of 8
The fastest time to wrap a person in newspaper by a team of 8 is 1 minute 31 seconds and was achieved by Kelly Tong, Rachel Henderson, Kelane Henderson, Sam Eads, Kirsty MacDonald, Hayley Taylor, Leanne Pollard and Emma Robson (all UK) at the First News offices in London, UK on 16 November, in celebration or Guinness World Records Day 2011.
Most people in one pair of pants
The most people in one pair of pantsis 57 and was achieved by Pants to Poverty at West India Quay, London to celebrate Guinness World Records 2011.
