Indian athlete Vispy Kharadi has set a new Guinness World Record. He held the Hercules pillars for 2 minutes and 10.75 seconds. This feat took place in Surat, Gujarat.
Each pillar weighed 167 kg and stood 123 inches tall. The diameter of the pillars was 20.5 inches. Kharadi’s record-breaking attempt was officially recognised by Guinness World Records.
Kharadi is a trained martial artist and holds multiple black belts. He has 13 Guinness World Records to his name. He is known for crushing drink cans by hand and bending iron rods with his head. He also trains Border Security Force commandos in unarmed combat.
Kharadi’s latest feat gained global attention after Elon Musk shared the video. The clip received over 10 million views online. Netizens praised Kharadi’s incredible strength and endurance.
This achievement has further solidified Kharadi’s legacy in strength-based records
