Seattle continues to be a beacon of inclusivity and LGBTQIA+ celebration, as 56 couples from around the world gathered aboard the Love For All Boat for a vow renewal ceremony. The historic event, led by Drag Race star BenDeLaCreme and officiated by Justice Mary Yu, set a new world record. Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell proclaimed May 30 as Love For All Day, further solidifying the city’s commitment to diversity and unity.
On Friday, extreme athlete Andre Belibi from Switzerland shattered the Guinness World Record for the longest time spent submerged in an ice bath. At the Calgary Marathon Runner’s Expo in Stampede Park, Belibi endured the freezing conditions for an astonishing four hours and six minutes, surpassing the previous record of four hours and two minutes. The athlete underwent rigorous training for over two years to prepare for this challenge, emphasizing the importance of mental resilience and controlled breathing. Belibi employed a strategy of breaking the ordeal down into smaller milestones, focusing on one hour or 30 minutes at a time. To ensure his well-being, an EMS team closely monitored his vital signs throughout the attempt.
Arjun Babuta made history at the Olympic Selection Trials, setting a new world record in the men’s 10M Air Rifle event. Nancy, Varun Tomar, and Rhythm Sangwan also emerged victorious in their respective finals, showcasing their exceptional talent and determination. The trials saw the qualification round for the men’s and women’s 50M Rifle 3 Positions OST T2, with Aishwary Pratap Singh Tomar and Anjum Moudgil topping the charts.
Skyrim speedrunner ‘nucular’ has set a new world record, reaching level 80 and defeating the Ebony Warrior in just 11 minutes and 47 seconds. Using a combination of exploits, nucular was able to quickly level up their character, allowing them to face the Ebony Warrior prematurely. This achievement surpasses the previous record of 14 minutes and 27 seconds set in 2021, and nucular believes they can push the time even lower in the future.
The 44th London Marathon saw a record number of participants, with over 53,000 runners completing the race. The event also set a world record for the largest annual one-day fundraising event, raising over £67 million for charity. Kenyan runners Peres Jepchirchir and Alexander Mutiso Munyao took home the women’s and men’s titles, respectively, with Jepchirchir setting a new women’s-only world record.
