Vienna Recordia 2009 – Day of World Records
It’s records time again! On the 27th September 2009 at the Vienna Prater, the oldest amusement park in the world- the major international world record event, named Vienna Recordia, takes place the fourth time. Come to the Prater and be part of it!
And one record is already assured: never before so many records have been attempted on one single day in one city! Vienna will be the city of world records!
This day of superlatives promises spectacular record attempts, to participate in as well as to marvel at! From the longest Viennese Schnitzel in the world to the most people doing crosswords – last year again several record attempts had a good chance of earning an entry in the Guinness Book of World Records. With more than 10,000 enthusiastic visitors the event was a great success.
The strongest man
"Strongman" Franz Müllner will pull a 60-ton truck. In the previous year he ensured
himself a place in the Guiness Book of World Records by letting
a 1.8 ton helicopter land on his shoulders.
The fastest man on a scooter
Haral Hel is planning to travel 27 km in an hour on his scooter. He has already crossed the Sahara, Death Valley, Alaska and Australia in record time with his vehicle.
The biggest mouth
"Tubinator" Marco Hort, from Switzerland, will visit Vienna again. In the previous year he stuck 264 straws in his mouth. Thus, he remains the unchallenged king in this category.
The most spins
Dancer Yvone Rueff seems assured of a place in the Guiness Book of World Records as well. She wants to do 38 spins on one minute – and her current training record is already 102!
One Hand Jumps
The break-dance world champion Patrick Grigo from Germany will attempt 202 One Hand Jumps.
Beatbox Marathon
Viennese musician Fii (famous because of his support for Simply Red) has to demonstrate staying power – his goal is to beatbox for 24 hours.
Strongest glue lifts up car
A 3.9 ton pickup truck will be lifted into the air through small amounts of glue – if the car remains hanging for an hour, the record attempt will have been successful.
The most people playing keepy-uppy
In the spirit of Euro 2008, which will be taking place in Austria and Switzerland, there will also be a football world record: 455 people playing keepy-uppy at the same time.
Vienna Waltz record
Of course, in the city of waltzes there has to be a dancing record as well: On 30 September, the most people will go waltzing in front of Vienna’s famous landmark, the ferris wheel.
The largest hug
613 hugs in an hour – carried out by one person – will result in a new world record.
The biggest shaving event
1,581 men have to shave their stubble and beards at the same time in order to bring home to Vienna the shaving record Singapore currently holds.
The largest ice cream eating event
All children aged up to 14 can take part in this event. Practicing for it certainly won’t be too challenging..
The biggest signpost
One of the highlights – over 20 meters in height and marked with signs pointing in all directions, it will be the largest signpost in the world.
Mobile phone throwing competition
Flying mobiles in Vienna – whoever wants to get rid of their old mobile can do so at the mobile phone throwing competition. Reaching 94, 97 m will achieve a new world record.
The biggest speed-dating event
100 women and men will meet together at the biggest speed dating event in the world and have 3 minutes each to get to know each other.
The most paper airplanes
1,666 paper airplanes will take off simultaneously and fly into the Guiness Book of World Records.
The strongest ear in the world
Pakistani Zafar Gill will impress with a fantastic earring: he will hang 61 kg onto his ear for at least 13 seconds.
Motor-racing circuit marathon
One is still looking for a suitable candidate for the motor-racing circuit marathon, someone who has the confidence to drive for 24 hours straight.
Header record
Agim Agushi from Kosovo has to keep a cool head. He has to stay seated heading a ball for over 4 hours to surpass his own world record.
The most push-ups
Vienna’s own Wolfgang Staudinger wants to prove it: he’s attempting 3,426 push-ups in one hour.
This year’s Vienna Recordia is again peppered with reams of attractions. Of course access to the event is free, and in addition taking part at several record attempts means a great opportunity to win a lot of prizes.
However you can reserve your ticket for your participation in a certain record either directly on the spot or beforehand by sending us your name to contact@zoom.co.at
Join us and take the chance being placed in the Guinness Book of World Records!