The Guinness World Records 2026 edition showcases Spain”s remarkable achievements, highlighting 12 new records. This year”s edition features a total of 2,897 records from around the globe, emphasizing the talent, creativity, and resilience of the Spanish people across various fields, including sports, technology, culture, television, and digital entertainment.
Released recently, the updated Guinness World Records book compiles extraordinary feats accomplished in the past year, reflecting the ongoing spirit of innovation and competition within Spain. Among the notable records is an event known as “La Velada del Año 4,” hosted on July 13, 2024, at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid. This event achieved a staggering 3,846,256 simultaneous viewers on Twitch, setting a new world record for the third consecutive year.
In the realm of sports, a young cyclist made headlines by completing the most jumps over cars while performing a wheelie within one minute, surpassing 27 vehicles on December 18, 2024, during the television program “La Noche de los Récords.” This impressive feat, executed live, captivated both the audience and judges alike.
Another remarkable accomplishment came from a dedicated athlete and titleholder who set a new record for the most push-ups performed on Guinness books in one minute, completing 52 repetitions while balancing on four books on May 26, 2024. This achievement not only demonstrates physical strength but also highlights balance and symbolic significance.
An engineer from Valencia established a record for the fastest acceleration from 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) in an electric kart prototype, clocking in at 1.866 seconds on August 24, 2023, in Chiva. This remarkable performance surpassed his previous record of 2.218 seconds, set in 2019.
Known for his speed and skill, another record-breaker achieved the fastest time to tie three pairs of shoelaces in a bow, managing it in just 9.3 seconds on September 22, 2024. He also holds records for the most shoelaces tied in 30 seconds (17) and in one minute (34), both established in 2023.
A beauty brand claimed the record for the most people made up with the same foundation shade in one hour, successfully applying makeup to 229 individuals during an event on November 28, 2024, at the Fitz Club in Madrid. This effort involved 24 professional beauticians under the official supervision of GWR judge Anouk de Timary.
A writer set a new record for signing the most books in 12 hours, totaling 11,088 copies on February 8, 2025, between his publisher and the Callao Square in Madrid. Most of the signed works were his bestselling novels “Invisible” and “Redes.”
In a remarkable story of perseverance, a native of Rincón de la Victoria, Málaga, has emerged as a pioneer in paralympic parkour, showcasing his extraordinary acrobatic skills despite having lost a leg. His achievements have garnered significant media attention, cementing his place in history with the Guinness World Records 2026.
A charismatic television presenter achieved the world record for hosting the most television shows in Spanish, with a total of 46 different formats since 1990. His career includes popular programs such as “La Quinta Marcha” and “La Noche de los Récords,” where other remarkable records were broken live.
In the realm of tennis, a renowned player announced his retirement at the end of 2024, concluding his legendary career as the holder of the most individual titles at Roland Garros, with 14 championships, a historic record that establishes him as the “King of Clay.”
From Campo in Huesca, a collector now possesses the largest collection of egg cups in the world, comprising 15,485 unique pieces recorded on July 22, 2023. This impressive collection, started over fifty years ago, includes items made from porcelain, wood, silver, and even 3D-printed designs.
Lastly, a talented female footballer secured her second consecutive Ballon d”Or in 2024, after winning her first in 2023. Together with Alexia Putellas, who received the award in 2021 and 2022, she holds the record for the most consecutive Ballon d”Or awards for a single club, totaling four.
These inspiring achievements demonstrate that the limits of human capability are meant to be pushed and broken, as showcased in the latest edition of the Guinness World Records.
