Guinness World Records celebrates the Superlative States of America
This year's Guinness World Records book celebrates our 70th anniversary!
As the global authority on record breaking we've verified hundreds-of-thousands of extraordinary feats all over the world during this time, but did you know that the United States is currently home to a huge number of record holders? (1,201 to be exact).
That's why the US edition of Guinness World Records 2025 features a special introduction dedicated to the United States and its record breaking stars.
Curious readers can also discover exactly how many records are from their home state and how it ranks across the country by visiting our special online Superlative States feature.
Meet the youngest opera singer, from Pennsylvania
Celebrating record-breaking talent
Whether it’s about sports giants like LeBron James and Simone Biles, music superstars like Kurt Cobain (did you know that the sweater and guitar from Nirvana's MTV Unplugged session became the most expensive guitar and most expensive sweater ever sold at auction?), tallest and shortest individuals, charitable champions, or visionary chefs tackling monumental meals, we toast to the boundless talent of the individuals who have challenged limits and shaped their fields.
Meet the American stars of Guinness World Records 2025.
Yellowstone's record-breaking landscape
But each state can flaunt a unique contribution to the world of records, and each one deserves a spotlight.
That's why we are taking you on an adventure without ever leaving the comfort of your home!
Visit the Superlative States feature for a tour through the variety of record-breaking accomplishments across the country.
Discover the oldest movie theatre in the world and Yellowstone's record-breaking greatest concentration of geysers, explore incredible memorabilia collections, take a ride on the American Dream (the longest car ever), unveil the crazy mystery of the chicken who survived decapitation, and much, much more!
From cutting-edge medical miracles to the extraordinary story of the 17-year-old judge, from enormous housecats to the tallest snowperson in history, we’ll guide you through some of our favorite all-American stories.
Who knows, some records could have been broken not too far away from your own backyard!
From California, Amir flaunts the largest afro on a teenager (male)
Have you ever wondered how many records have been set in your state? Who are the local heroes in your area?
Has your favourite NBA player ever seized a world record?
And most importantly, how could you become the next American hero to enter the annals of Guinness World Records?