Brendan Kelbie: the Aussie record breaker turning everyday items into world records
Brendan Kelbie is Australia’s very own serial record breaker, currently holding 25 Guinness World Records titles.
But he’s not just about the records, he's also a basketball freestyler and professional juggler, proving that his hands (and sometimes elbows) are built for greatness.
What makes Brendan’s records even more amazing? He achieves most of them using ordinary household items. Instead of flashy, high-tech gadgets, or specialist equipment built for super-strength, he’s mastered the art of breaking records with shoes, pencils, and even toilet roll! Who knew these everyday objects had such record-breaking potential?
His journey to record-breaking glory began in 2019, when he earned his first title for the longest time spinning a basketball on the elbow, clocking in at 12.11 seconds. Five months of practise led to that moment... however, records are meant to be broken, and in 2020, India's Arshdeep Singh stretched it to 17.70 seconds.
Not one to back down, Brendan kept pushing limits, and today, he co-holds one of the most hotly contested and viral records: the tallest stack of M&M’s®, alongside Ibrahim Sadeq (Iraq). Brendan managed to stack seven M&M’s® - a feat that might seem simple but requires rock-solid patience and precision.
In February 2025, the Aussie record-breaking machine claimed his latest Guinness World Records title for the fastest time to build a 10 toilet roll pyramid, achieving an unbelievably speedy 3.37 seconds!
To put that into perspective, by the time you finish reading this sentence, Brendan could have built at least two toilet roll towers. His record-breaking speed shaved off just 0.03 seconds from the previous title – proving that every fraction of a second counts in the high-stakes world of competitive toilet roll stacking.
Brendan proves that anything can be record-breaking when you put your mind to it, and there are no limits to what you can achieve with ordinary items you can find in your home, or with a quick trip to the supermarket.
What everyday item will he transform into history next?