INTRODUCTIONMOST CONSECUTIVE
TANDEM PUSH-UPS
(MIXED)
Actor, star of New Girl
and CrossFit devotee Max
Greenfield (USA, right)
tried his hand at the
world record for mixed
consecutive tandem
push-ups, along with
Stacie Tovar. But they
were unable to match
the efforts of super-fit
husband-and-wife team
Camille Leblanc-Bazinet
(CAN) and David Lipson
(USA), who achieved 25
in Venice, California, USA.LOS ANGELES
Reebok ended its record-breaking day in California,
USA, where athletes including Rebecca Voigt, Tommy
Hackenbruck and Stacie Tovar (from left, all USA) came
together to set 18 new records. DJ Dillon Francis and
hula hooper “Marawa the Amazing” added some
celebrity glamour with their own record attempts.
USA – LOS ANGELES (18)
Record Measurement Holder (USA unless stated)
Fastest time to climb a peg board (male) 15.22 sec Tommy Hackenbruck
Fastest time to climb a peg board (female) 15.97 sec Camille Leblanc-Bazinet (CAN)
Most wall ball squats in one minute (female) 36 Rebecca Voigt
Most wall ball squats in three minutes (male) 89 Conor Murphy
Most wall ball squats in three minutes (female) 92 Rebecca Voigt
Most burpee pull-ups in one minute (male) 17 Andy Doolty
Most burpee pull-ups in one minute (female) 19 Michelle Kinney
Most weight lifted by overhead squat
in three minutes (female)2,740.6 kg
(6,042 lb)Stacie TovarMost weight lifted by overhead squat
in one minute (male)1,833.42 kg
(4,042 lb)Conor MurphyMost toe-to-bar touches in one minute (female) 41 Camille Leblanc-Bazinet (CAN)
Most consecutive tandem
push-ups (mixed)25 Camille Leblanc-Bazinet (CAN)
& David Lipson
Most weight lifted by Atlas stone lifts
in one minute (male)1,122.64 kg
(2,475 lb)Logan GelbrichMost weight lifted by Atlas stone lifts
in one minute (female)539.77 kg
(1 ,1 9 0 lb)Michelle KinneyMost weight lifted by Atlas stone lifts
in three minutes (male)2,694.34 kg
(5,940 lb)Tommy HackenbruckMost weight lifted by Atlas stone lifts
in three minutes (female)1,397.06 kg
(3,080 lb)Michelle KinneyMost consecutive muscle-ups (female) 45 Camille Leblanc-Bazinet (CAN)
Fastest 100 m hula hooping (female) 1 7.87 sec Marawa Ibrahim (AUS)
Fastest mile hula hooping (female) 8 min 0.4 sec Marawa Ibrahim (AUS)Q&A WITH ANNIE THORISDOTTIR
Why did you choose to get involved with fitness?
I’ve always been involved in sports. I started out in
gymnastics, reaching national level in Iceland. I also
practised ballet and, later, pole vaulting, with the goal of
representing Iceland at the 2012 Olympics. Then I happened
to sign up for a CrossFit competition in Iceland, which I won,
and this qualified me for the CrossFit Games in LA. I haven’t
looked back since.Can you describe growing up in Iceland, and how that
has influenced your journey?
Iceland is a very harsh place to grow up if you judge it by
the weather. But I am very proud of where I am from, and
I try to make that shine through who I am. Growing up in
a town with only 200 people is something that gives you
a sense of freedom and independence. I was taught that
I could do anything I set my mind to.Of all your fitness achievements, which one was your
proudest moment, and why?
My biggest moment in my athletic career was winning the
CrossFit Games for the first time in 2 011. I set a goal when
I participated in my first competition in 2 009 that I would
one day stand on top of the podium.Many would say you have superhuman strength. In your
opinion, what would be your superpower?
A burning desire to pursue my goal, no matter what stands
in my way.Can you explain a moment in fitness you defied the odds?
In Mar 2 013, I was slowly getting back into training after
suffering a severe back injury in 2 012 when I had another
setback that kept me out of the 2013 CrossFit Games.
Mentally this was devastating, but I was not ready to let
go of my dream of getting back to the podium. In my return
season of 2014, I secured a second-place finish at the
CrossFit Games – proving to myself that I could do anything
I set my mind to.What training and regiments are necessary to maintain
your incredible strength and agility?
I spend 5-6 hours at the gym every day, but my whole life
evolves around being at my best physically. Proper nutrition
and sleep are just as important as what you do in the gym,
so this is more than a full-time job.How do you think your fitness journey has inspired or
impacted on others?
I love hearing young girls talking about being strong when
they grow up. I am hoping that one of these days fit and
healthy will be the new beautiful for women.Who is your hero, and why?
I think I will have to be corny and say my
parents! They’ve always taught me by
example that I can do anything I want,
if I’m willing to put in the work.What advice would you give to someone
who wants to be extraordinary in
their own activity?
You have to make up your mind if
this is something you really want,
something you are passionate
about and willing to work hard for.
Have people around you who will
lift you up when you need it.How did it feel to attempt a
Guinness World Records title?
Walking up to the bar, knowing that
if I did my best I would be part of
the legendary books that I read
often as a child, gave me chills
down my back. Being an official
part of something as renowned
as Guinness World Records
makes me feel like a superhero!In order to set
her record above,
Stacie Tovar lifted
the equivalent of five
grizzly bears in three
minutes!