Popular YouTuber and streamer IShowSpeed is once again making people raise an eyebrow with the latest stunt: an audacious record-breaking challenge of most backflips within 24 hours. On 07 October 2024, the hyperactive content maker live-streamed the challenge and managed 335 backflips within barely three hours. With over 21 hours yet to go, the eyes are on beating the current world record by Austria’s Nico Scheicher since 2019 of 1,001 backflips within just 9 Hrs.
His record of 1,001 backflips, made in a marathon 24-hour effort, worked out at an average of approximately 42 backflips per hour, a very grueling pace that really tests your physical endurance and gets you mentally tired. So far, it seems that IShowSpeed is in good position, thereby successfully getting through the first 300 flips incredibly fast. Still, he will then face the big hurdle when his body is supposed to suffer from cumulative exhaustion due to continuous flipping.
The fans watching the live broadcast are mixed: mixed encouragement, awe, and even a tinge of concern.
“Speed is a machine! If anyone can break the record, it’s him,”
said one enthusiastic watcher in the chat, while another expressed concern for his health:
“Backflips are no joke. Hope he takes breaks and stays safe.”
Some of his fans commented on his stamina, but others were curious about how long he could keep up with such a fast start:
“He’s doing great now, but the real test will be in those last few hours,”
one viewer speculated.
Fitness experts have also chipped in on the attempt. According to sports physiologist Dr. Jenna Morris, backflips are a test not just of physical strength but also of coordination and focus.
“The mere pressure on one’s legs, back, and core from doing hundreds of backflips can lead to extreme tiredness, muscle cramping, and even injury if not carefully managed,”
she said.
Experts also pointed out that the balance and precision become increasingly hard to maintain as the body tires.
“One misstep in form could lead to a bad landing, which is particularly dangerous after such sustained activity,”
Morris added.
Although the counts of IShowSpeed’s backflips are increasing, there is speculation whether Guinness World Records is ready to consider his attempt, as the attempt may not be registered correctly or he may have missed some guidelines, making it difficult to verify. Official attempts demand tight criteria, like maintaining proper documentation, verification by independent witnesses, and submission of video evidence-all of which always delay the validation of that record.
Out of curiosity, fans have gone to social media to call on Guinness to ensure the effort put in by IShowSpeed is considered.
“Guinness don’t miss this! Speed giving it his all!!”
a Twitter user said in a post that garnered hundreds of retweets.
Not that this serves as any kind of deterrent, however. IShowSpeed is infamous for being ridiculously energetic and totally fearless when it comes to attempting just about anything, and this challenge is no exception. Streaming, he’s kept his audience motivated by sending motivational messages between flips-clearly determined to keep going, no matter how long it takes.
“I’m going for that 1,002! No stopping!”
he roared during one of the early milestones.
It might be true that if this is the pace that he has set, his 335 flips completed in just under three hours will show that, given the ability to retain his energy during the remaining 21 hours to complete the record. Whether or not Guinness World Records officially recognizes his attempt, this is for sure: IShowSpeed is hanging it all on the line.
As the hours go by and the count of flips grows higher, fans and fitness experts alike are dying to see how far he can push his body—and if he can make history in the process.
Over 600 flips left to go, the race against time and exhaustion ahead of him is bound to be grueling. Thousands from his community gather around their screens to be part of what may be one of those YouTube moments. But only time will tell if he can transcend the recording set by none other than Nico Scheicher, with a daunting record of 1,001 backflips. The thing that is certain now: there end up being pairs of eyes glued to the livestream awaiting the final flip.