World records

Water campaigner forced to quit world record attempt

Water campaigner attempts record swim with monofin

Watch: Moment freediver sets new world record with breath-defying 126m plunge. Video, 00:01:18Watch: Moment freediver sets new world record with breath-defying 126m plunge

The record-breaking Nigerian chef ready to take on the world

Record-breaking giant veg at Malvern Autumn Show. Video, 00:00:49Record-breaking giant veg at Malvern Autumn Show

Sanctuary home to two record-breaking donkeys

Student's four-hour splits verified as world record

Petrolhead fails world's fastest shed record bid

Speed record car engine heard again after 90 years. Video, 00:00:40Speed record car engine heard again after 90 years

Ed the Shed aims for world speed record. Video, 00:01:08Ed the Shed aims for world speed record

Kite surfer sets new world record for highest jump. Video, 00:00:19Kite surfer sets new world record for highest jump

Nigerian chef breaks world record for largest jollof rice dish

Pot breaks as Nigerian chef attempts to cook largest jollof rice dish

Sporting Witness. Bula Choudhury – India's record breaking swimmer. Audio, 10 minutesSporting Witness

British endurance swimmer becomes first to swim around Iceland

Musician with broken thumb busks his way into record books. Video, 00:01:05Musician with broken thumb busks his way into record books

Musician with broken thumb busks his way into record books

Man gets record thanks to Guinness book collection

Balloons, balls and paper clips, did BBC Breakfast set a world record? Video, 00:01:57Balloons, balls and paper clips, did BBC Breakfast set a world record?

The List. Inside the Record Books: 8 Intriguing Moments. Video, 23 minutesThe List

'Ever present discomfort': The brothers rowing the Pacific Ocean. Video, 00:00:53'Ever present discomfort': The brothers rowing the Pacific Ocean

Rollercoaster record holder eyes next challenge

Wheelchair athlete delivers World Cup whistle