Germany is breaking records: 100 new world records this year!

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On December 25, 2024, 100 new world records were set in Germany, from Christmas tree collections to marathon events.

Am 25. Dezember 2024 wurden in Deutschland 100 neue Weltrekorde aufgestellt, von Weihnachtsbaum-Sammlungen bis Marathon-Events.
On December 25, 2024, 100 new world records were set in Germany, from Christmas tree collections to marathon events.

Germany is breaking records: 100 new world records this year!

In the year of best performances, the German record hunters hit hard: 100 new world records were recognized, according to Olaf Kuchenbecker, the chief judge at the Record Institute for Germany. This corresponds to the record-breaking figures from the previous year. Across the country, there were numerous creative and sporting challenges that motivated both individuals and families to break unforgettable records, such as Radio Cologne reported.

One of the most notable records includes a family from Rinteln who managed to put up 600 plastic Christmas trees in their home. The Hamburg musician Uli Salm also celebrated an impressive success with his collection of 911 bass guitars, while a woman from Saxony walked for over 55 hours on Lake Constance without sleeping. Another highlight was the world record for the “longest resuscitation (relay)”, which was set by some members of the Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. In Rhineland-Palatinate, a 1.6 kilometer long bicycle queue was formed, which caused quite a stir WNOZ reported.

Creativity knows no limits

The reach of this year's records not only reflects great creative potential, but also shows that more and more people are enthusiastic about “record collecting”. “It has become a bit of an addiction to constantly take on new challenges and test your own limits,” explained Kuchenbecker. The variety of these records, from sporting achievements to extraordinary collections, impressively demonstrate the commitment and innovative strength of the participants.

The record institute, which celebrated its tenth anniversary in October, has since registered around 1,000 world records. The record year so far promises to take trends in leisure activities and competitive spirit to a new level.