Archive · 20 May 2025
US Man, 74, Breaks Handstand Guinness World Record
A 74-year-old man named Paul Budline from the US has broken a Guinness World Record!
He did a handstand for at least 15 seconds, making him the oldest person to achieve this.
Paul has been practicing handstands since he was a teenager.
He kept up his exercise routine, even after a hip surgery at age 70 that made it hard to lift his legs.
Paul was determined to keep trying, and eventually got his balance and strength back.
Now, he's encouraging everyone to keep practicing and stay healthy.
He plans to keep doing handstands for as long as he can.
Paul Budline, 74, set a Guinness World Record.
He held a handstand for the required minimum of 15 seconds.
Budline's achievement surpassed the previous record by nearly four years.
He continued practicing handstands despite a hip surgery at age 70.
Budline plans to continue practicing handstands for as long as possible.
- Who
- Paul Budline, a 74-year-old man
- What
- Breaking the Guinness World Record for the oldest person to hold a handstand.
- When
- May 20, 2025
- Where
- US
- Why
- To set a Guinness World Record.
- Age
- 74 years and 145 days
- Record
- Handstand
- Handstand Duration
- 15 seconds
- Handstand Practice Start
- Teenage years
- Breaks in Practice
- COVID-19 lockdowns and hip surgery