Meet the new Young Achievers in Guinness World Records 2027
From fashion designers and fearless surfers to Paralympic medallists and public speakers, these youngsters have got skills we’d all be proud to have.
And thanks to their hard work and dedication, they’ve secured a spot in Guinness World Records 2027, which is out now!
Each year, we dedicate a section of the book to our Young Achievers – an exclusive group of under-16-year-olds who have shown that age is no obstacle to greatness.
These kids have often achieved a significant first, succeeded in a particular skill years ahead of their peers, or used their talents for a greater purpose.
We award this status to eight new record holders each year and give them a full-page feature in the book – the real star treatment!
Let's meet the 2027 cohort...
Max Alexander
At the age of four, Max Alexander (USA, b. 25 February 2016) announced to his parents that he was a “dressmaker” and sewed a frock for his sister.
By 7 years 266 days old, he’d showcased an entire collection at Denver Fashion Week in Colorado, USA, and was recognized as the youngest runway show designer.
Since then, Max has built a successful online store, created custom garments for celebrities like Sharon Stone, and gained over 13 million fans across his social channels.
On 3 March, he took his talent overseas and became the youngest runway show designer at Paris Fashion Week, aged 10 years 6 days.
Looking ahead to the future, Max told GWR: “I want to be a designer, a restaurant owner, a chef, a car-wash owner and an engineer.
“I want to be the male Barbie with 250 different careers and an outfit for each one.”
Phoenix Giselle Hicks
Phoenix Giselle Hicks (USA, b. 20 July 2019) was just three months old when she attended her first yoga class with her mom, Sydney.
By the age of four, she could keep up with more advanced sessions, and soon after, the mother-daughter duo began teaching together.
Inspired by her mom, Phoenix completed 200 hours of training and became the youngest yoga instructor, aged 5 years 337 days on 22 June 2025.
The young yogi leads classes for all ages in Houston, Texas, USA.
Phoenix shared: “When I’m teaching yoga, I feel honoured and proud that people allow me to lead them. It inspires me to see my community grow, be calm and find relaxation.”
Jude Owens
Jude Owens (UK, b. 14 December 2022) may need a step-stool when he’s at the snooker table, but there’s no doubt his potting skills would leave most adults feeling jealous!
The talented toddler started playing miniature snooker at the age of two, and within a year he’d progressed to full-sized tables – or “big snooks”, as he calls it!
Aged 2 years 261 days, Jude became the youngest person to make a double pot on 1 September 2025. This is when two balls land in different pockets after a single strike of the cue (white) ball.
Best known for his impressive trick shots, the young snooker star potted another GWR title just one month later: the youngest person to make a bank shot.
Aged 2 years 302 days, Jude hit a coloured ball off one of the table’s cushions before it entered a pocket.
It’s really no surprise that he's already got a sponsorship deal signed and received recognition from snooker legends like Jimmy White!
Jude’s dad, Luke, told GWR: “As a father, you’d always hope that your kids do well in life, so that would be the biggest aspiration if [Jude was to become world champion]. It would be a great story.”
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Bly Twomey
Just three years after taking up table tennis, Bly Twomey (UK, b. 27 April 2010) represented Great Britain at the Paralympic Games.
She became the youngest Paralympic table-tennis medallist on 29 August 2024, aged 14 years 124 days.
Playing in front of the biggest crowds of her career, she earned two bronze medals: one in singles and one in doubles, alongside Fliss Pickard.
Bly was born with cerebral palsy, which restricts the movement in one side of her body, but she’s never let this hold her back.
The talented teen told us: “The best part about playing table tennis has been seeing all the different disabilities at the Paralympics as I never realized how many people there were like me.
“Go out there and be the person you want to be,” she added. “Everyone is born for a reason; now it’s time for you to find yours.”
Noah Williams
Noah Williams (b. 5 October 2016) is a programming prodigy from Melbourne, Australia.
At the age of six, he learned the C++ coding language and began programming computers to help with mathematical calculations.
By seven, Noah had joined the high IQ society, Mensa, achieving an IQ score in the 99.9th percentile.
Soon after that, he became part of the GWR family too, as the youngest computer programmer.
He was only 8 years 307 days old when one of his programs was published by an independent firm on 8 August 2025.
The youngster is already at a professional level, and it’s not just computers he’s working on – he’s also turned his hand to robots and drones!
“You just need to learn the basics of coding and then the possibilities are endless,” Noah explained. “You can really let your imagination flow and get creative.”
Carmela Chillery-Watson
When Carmela Chillery‑Watson MBE (UK, b. 27 March 2014) was four years old, she was diagnosed with a rare progressive muscle-wasting condition called LMNA-related congenital muscular dystrophy (L-CMD).
Since then, she has raised a staggering £500,000 ($670,000) for Muscular Dystrophy UK by completing various fundraising projects.
In 2020, she covered 10 km (6 mi) every day for a month dressed as the comic-book superhero Wonder Woman. She would walk 1 km (0.6 mi) and then use her wheelchair for the remaining distance.
More recently, Carmela raised £3,250 ($4,343) with her 24-hour hospital walk. She recorded around 6,500 steps by walking through the corridors of five different hospitals she has received care in.
Her extraordinary fundraising efforts saw her become the youngest recipient of an MBE, aged 11 years 78 days on 13 June 2025.
She surpassed the previous mark of 14 years 50 days, set by Paralympic swimmer Ellie Simmonds.
The now 11-year-old received her medal from Prince William at Windsor Castle last December.
Her words of advice? “Don’t focus on the bad things. Think of what you can do and live your life to the fullest.”
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Kelia Mehani Gallina
Teahupo’o is known for being one of the world’s most dangerous surfing spots, but for Kelia Mehani Gallina (French Polynesia, b. 10 August 2012), it is where she's been surfing since the age of four.
Nicknamed “Miss Teahupo’o”, Kelia took part in the Tahiti Pro Trials for the first time in July 2025 and, despite being the most junior entrant, she topped the podium.
She was then picked to be the women’s wildcard for the main event, where she became the youngest person to compete in the World Surf League Championship Tour on 8 August 2025, aged 12 years 363 days.
Kelia placed ninth out of 12 female competitors.
“I want to win the Tahiti Pro or win a world title – or both,” she told us. “I see myself on the World Championship Tour in 10 years’ time.”
Anvi Vishesh Agrawal
Anvi Vishesh Agrawal (India, b. 1 October 2019) may be small, but her ambitions are larger than life.
Aged 4 years 254 days, she became the youngest person to publish a bilingual book on 11 June 2024.
Over 1,160 copies of her debut, Little Girl’s Big Emotions, were sold within the first week of publication.
Less than a year later, Anvi was recognized as the youngest TEDx speaker (female) on 5 January 2025.
At the age of 5 years 96 days, she spoke about her belief that creativity is a superpower we all possess.
Reflecting on her two GWR titles, Anvi said: “It feels like eating two ice creams at once – amazing and sweet!
“I’m super happy and now I want more world records.”
Read more about our Young Achievers and many other record holders in Guinness World Records 2027 – on sale worldwide now!