It was Christmas Day 2023. Lachlan Racovalis flipped through his new copy of Guinness World Records. The best-selling book highlights amazing records. They include things like the strongest person and the longest beard. Lachlan wondered if he could set a record of his own.

It didn’t take long for Lachlan to find out. The 13-year-old from Australia loves jumping on his pogo stick. He learned that the record for most pogo jumps in a minute by a kid was 170. He was determined to beat it.

Lachlan practiced for months. Finally, on the day of his 12th birthday party in June 2024, he went for the record. He made 187 jumps in just 60 seconds!

It was Christmas 2023. Lachlan Racovalis opened his new copy of Guinness World Records. The famous book shows amazing records. Examples include the strongest person and the longest beard. Lachlan wondered if he could set a record too.

Lachlan soon found out. The 13-yearold from Australia loves jumping on his pogo stick. He learned about the record for most pogo jumps in a minute by a kid. It was 170. He was determined to beat it.

Lachlan practiced for months. In June 2024, he went for the record. It was on the day of his 12th birthday party. He made 187 jumps in just 60 seconds!

“I feel incredible,” Lachlan told reporters. “What kind of kid doesn’t want to break a world record?”

Have you ever thought about setting a record? If so, now is the perfect time to try. This year is the 70th anniversary of Guinness World Records. To celebrate, Guinness officials want people to attempt 70 records that haven’t yet been set. Some are just for kids 16 and under.

“We want you to get in the book,” explains Craig Glenday. He is the editor-in-chief of Guinness World Records. “The anniversary gives us a chance to look back on our history but also look forward to what’s next.”

“I feel incredible,” Lachlan told reporters. “What kind of kid doesn’t want to break a world record?”

Have you ever wanted to set a record? If so, now is the perfect time to try. This year is the 70th anniversary of Guinness World Records. To celebrate, Guinness officials want people to attempt 70 records. These records haven’t been set yet. Some are just for kids 16 and under.

“We want you to get in the book,” says Craig Glenday. He is the editor-in-chief of Guinness World Records. “The anniversary gives us a chance to look back on our history but also look forward to what’s next.”

Getting into Guinness World Records isn’t easy. For one thing, you need to spend a lot of time practicing. 

“Try your hardest,” Lachlan says. “And don’t give up.”

Still, your record won’t be official unless you follow Guinness’s rules. They include providing proof of your achievement. You’ll have to send photos and videos. Statements from witnesses are needed too.

“Anyone can attempt a world record,” Glenday explains. “But it’s important that you can prove the record.”

Getting into Guinness World Records is not easy. You need to practice a lot. 

“Try your hardest,” Lachlan says. “And don’t give up.”

And your record won’t be official unless you follow Guinness’s rules. You’ll have to send proof of your feat. That includes photos and videos. Statements from witnesses are needed too.

“Anyone can attempt a world record,” Glenday says. “But it’s important that you can prove the record.”

If Guinness officials verify your record, you’ll get an official certificate. Only about 1 in 10 record holders make it into the printed book. Lachlan is lucky enough to be in the 2026 version.

So could you set a record? Who knows? You just might surprise yourself—and the world.

“Everyone’s got an amazing ability,” Glenday says. “Let’s find yours and celebrate it.”

If Guinness officials verify your record, you’ll get a certificate. Only about 1 in 10 record holders end up in the printed book. Luckily, Lachlan will be in the 2026 book.

So could you set a record? You just might surprise yourself—and the world.

“Everyone’s got an amazing ability,” Glenday says. “Let’s find yours and celebrate it.”

1. According to the article, how are officials at Guinness World Records celebrating the book’s 70th anniversary?

2. Based on the article, what traits or qualities might someone need to break a world record?

3. How does the article support the idea that Guinness World Records became a hit?

1. According to the article, how are officials at Guinness World Records celebrating the book’s 70th anniversary?

2. Based on the article, what traits or qualities might someone need to break a world record?

3. How does the article support the idea that Guinness World Records became a hit?