Archive · 8 Oct 2026
DonnaJean Wilde Sets Five-Hour Female Plank Record at 61
DonnaJean Wilde is 61 years old and held a plank for five hours at the Huntsman World Senior Games.
A plank is an exercise where a person holds their body straight while supporting themselves on their arms and toes.
Her effort was announced as a world record for the longest female abdominal plank.
One article says she was trying to beat her own earlier record.
The Games shared a video of her attempt online.
Many people praised her strength and determination.
Some viewers wondered whether she kept the right position the whole time.
The articles do not report an official ruling on those comments.
DonnaJean Wilde, 61, held an abdominal plank for five hours at the Huntsman World Senior Games.
The performance was reported as a world record for the longest female abdominal plank.
One article says Wilde aimed to break her own previous record; another notes her record-breaking history.
The Games' organisers shared a video of the attempt on Instagram, which drew widespread online attention.
Many viewers praised her endurance, while some questioned whether her form remained correct throughout the attempt.
- Who
- DonnaJean Wilde, a 61-year-old woman.
- What
- She held an abdominal plank for five hours, setting a reported world record for the longest female abdominal plank.
- When
- At the Huntsman World Senior Games; the articles do not give the event date.
- Where
- The Huntsman World Senior Games in the United States.
- Why
- One article says Wilde aimed to break her own previous record.
Achievement praised
Technique questioned
How viewers assessed the attempt
Achievement praised
Many viewers described the five-hour effort as impressive and praised Wilde's strength, endurance, and determination.
Technique questioned
Some viewers questioned whether she maintained proper plank form throughout, including whether she was supporting herself correctly and whether she touched the ground before the five-hour mark.
- Record holder
- DonnaJean Wilde
- Age
- 61
- Reported duration
- 5 hours
- Record
- Longest female abdominal plank
- Event
- Huntsman World Senior Games
- Video platform
- Reaction
- Viewers praised Wilde, while some raised questions about her plank form.
