India's "Iron Man" Endures Over One Minute Holding 261kg in "Heaviest Heracles Pillar Hold"

Indian Martial Artist Vispi Kharadi Sets New Guinness Record
"This Achievement Is Dedicated to the Indian Army That Protects Us"

An Indian martial artist has set a new world record by successfully holding up pillars weighing over 200 kg.

According to the official website of Guinness World Records, on September 17 (local time), Indian martial artist Vispi Kharadi broke the Guinness World Record for the "heaviest Heracles pillar hold" in the men's category.

Indian martial artist who succeeded in lifting a total of 261 kg of Heracles pillars with both hands. Guinness World Records

Vispi succeeded in holding two pillars, weighing a total of 261 kg, chained together. According to Guinness regulations, the position must be maintained for one minute to be recognized as a record. Vispi held on for more than one minute amid cheers from thousands of spectators, and reportedly endured for an additional seven seconds.

Nicknamed the "Iron Man of India," Vispi is also a holder of multiple Guinness World Records. This Heracles pillar hold marked his 17th Guinness World Record. In November last year, he made headlines in India by holding pillars weighing 166.7 kg and 168.9 kg for 2 minutes and 10.75 seconds. In October 2019, he set a world record for bending the most steel rods with his neck in one minute (21 rods). He is also known to hold records in various categories, including breaking concrete blocks with his elbow in one minute (64 blocks), bending steel rods with his head in one minute (24 rods), and enduring the heaviest weight on his body (up to 1,819 kg).