0:00:02 > 0:00:06- # Officially, officially, officially! - # Amazing!
0:00:06 > 0:00:11We scoured the globe to find three record-breaking gladiators.
0:00:11 > 0:00:13In every show, they will attempt to break a record
0:00:13 > 0:00:15that you can try at home.
0:00:15 > 0:00:20They are officially competitive!
0:00:20 > 0:00:23Representing the UK is...
0:00:23 > 0:00:24Agh!
0:00:24 > 0:00:26..Sizzling Steve.
0:00:26 > 0:00:29Last series, he broke two records
0:00:29 > 0:00:32and, this time, he's hankering for more.
0:00:32 > 0:00:35- Are you feeling confident?- No.
0:00:35 > 0:00:36Right.
0:00:36 > 0:00:40Representing Japan is mild-mannered Cherry Oshataki.
0:00:42 > 0:00:44He loves breaking records
0:00:44 > 0:00:47almost as much as he loves wearing silver underpants.
0:00:48 > 0:00:53Last, but by no means least, is the pocket rocket US Ray,
0:00:53 > 0:00:57the man who holds the record of all records -
0:00:57 > 0:00:59backflipping into a pair of trousers.
0:01:01 > 0:01:04Previously, the challenge for our free record-teers
0:01:04 > 0:01:07was to move as much water as possible with their hands
0:01:07 > 0:01:08in 30 seconds.
0:01:09 > 0:01:11They all produced valiant efforts.
0:01:11 > 0:01:13Well, some of them did...
0:01:13 > 0:01:14Get it in the tube, yeah?!
0:01:14 > 0:01:19..but Cherry was victorious and got himself a new world record, to boot.
0:01:19 > 0:01:21First blood to Japan.
0:01:21 > 0:01:25Today's high-octane challenge is a high-flying contest
0:01:25 > 0:01:26and we start in the USA,
0:01:26 > 0:01:29as our warriors go head-to-head in a battle of...
0:01:33 > 0:01:36US Ray is used to breaking acrobatic records.
0:01:36 > 0:01:38But can he do it for America today?
0:01:38 > 0:01:41Can he be a superstar star jumper?
0:01:41 > 0:01:44I caught up with my man for a motivational pep talk.
0:01:44 > 0:01:47It seems like the star jumps are tailor-made for you, US Ray.
0:01:47 > 0:01:48Do you think you have this in the bag?
0:01:48 > 0:01:50Be honest. We're a team, come on.
0:01:50 > 0:01:53- I got this in the bag. - You got it?- (It's mine!)
0:01:53 > 0:01:56Even though it's just a star jump, can anything go wrong?
0:01:56 > 0:01:57Something can go wrong.
0:01:57 > 0:02:00It may not be a physical thing, but, a lot of these things,
0:02:00 > 0:02:03it is more mental than physical. It's what you tell your body to do.
0:02:03 > 0:02:06For me, it's more just staying focused.
0:02:06 > 0:02:09If there is anybody I know who's got focus, it's you.
0:02:09 > 0:02:13We've got this in the bag. US Ray, get this record. Good luck, brother.
0:02:13 > 0:02:14Thank you.
0:02:14 > 0:02:18For a star jump to be valid, the back needs to be straight.
0:02:18 > 0:02:20The arms must also be straight.
0:02:20 > 0:02:22And the legs must be wide apart.
0:02:22 > 0:02:23Like a star!
0:02:23 > 0:02:26Remember, you can do this at home.
0:02:26 > 0:02:29Just do me a favour, don't do it near the TV.
0:02:29 > 0:02:33Time for US Ray to get it done for the USA.
0:02:33 > 0:02:36Three, two, one, go!
0:02:37 > 0:02:41Look at that speed! I promise we did not speed this up.
0:02:41 > 0:02:43We can slow it down, though.
0:02:44 > 0:02:48Wow! Plenty of star jump from the Land of Stars and Stripes.
0:02:48 > 0:02:50Come on, US Ray.
0:02:50 > 0:02:52US Ray! US Ray!
0:02:52 > 0:02:55CROWD CHANTS "US RAY!"
0:02:55 > 0:02:57SPEEDED UP CHANTING: US Ray! US Ray!
0:02:57 > 0:03:02Come on, Ray, let's go, come on! Keep it going, Ray, you can do it.
0:03:02 > 0:03:06He's got to be getting tired now, but what amazing technique.
0:03:06 > 0:03:10- Come on.- Stop. - Yeah, all right. Whoo! US RAY PANTS
0:03:10 > 0:03:13I think I got tired just watching you.
0:03:13 > 0:03:16We will find out how many jumps Ray did in a moment.
0:03:16 > 0:03:19He looked very fast, but then he is a natural athlete.
0:03:19 > 0:03:22Sizzling Steve in the UK is not.
0:03:22 > 0:03:24Come on, superstar, you can do this.
0:03:24 > 0:03:27Both he and Mr Cherry have their work cut out.
0:03:27 > 0:03:29It's number one!
0:03:29 > 0:03:30Three...
0:03:30 > 0:03:31Two...
0:03:31 > 0:03:33- One... - Star jump!
0:03:33 > 0:03:37And they're off. The current record is 70 star jumps in a minute.
0:03:37 > 0:03:38Can they beat it?
0:03:40 > 0:03:43A thing of near beauty.
0:03:43 > 0:03:45Near, but not quite.
0:03:47 > 0:03:51Has Steve read the rules? They don't look like proper star jumps to me.
0:03:52 > 0:03:53Oh, Steve.
0:03:53 > 0:03:56'Oh, no, disaster for Sizzling Steve!'
0:03:56 > 0:04:01Only 30 seconds in and the Sizzler has fizzled.
0:04:01 > 0:04:03But Mr Cherry is giving it his all
0:04:03 > 0:04:07and I'm helping out by laughing at him.
0:04:07 > 0:04:10His star jumps are not exactly graceful,
0:04:10 > 0:04:14but what he lacks in ability, he makes up for in enthusiasm.
0:04:14 > 0:04:17Remember, straight arms, back and legs, Mr Cherry!
0:04:18 > 0:04:21He's getting tired. His technique has deserted him.
0:04:23 > 0:04:26- MR CHERRY SHOUTS - Time's up.
0:04:26 > 0:04:30- SHE LAUGHS - He can always rely on my support.
0:04:30 > 0:04:32He's hilarious.
0:04:32 > 0:04:36So who has won, and do we have a new world record?
0:04:36 > 0:04:39In third place, no surprises, it's the UK.
0:04:39 > 0:04:42Sizzling Steve's jumps were all disqualified.
0:04:42 > 0:04:44Sorry, Steve, but that was useless.
0:04:44 > 0:04:46In second place was
0:04:46 > 0:04:51- Japan with just 12 legal star jumps. - Incredible!
0:04:51 > 0:04:54Sadly, Mr Cherry's back was not straight enough
0:04:54 > 0:04:58for most of his efforts, so they weren't counted.
0:04:58 > 0:05:00That makes US Ray the clear winner
0:05:00 > 0:05:03of this officially competitive challenge.
0:05:03 > 0:05:06But has he done enough to break the world record?
0:05:07 > 0:05:10The record to beat today was 70 jumps.
0:05:11 > 0:05:15Your attempt had the complete total of...
0:05:19 > 0:05:23..77 jumps, so you've just achieved a new Guinness world record!
0:05:23 > 0:05:28All right, US Ray, that's more than one star jump every second.
0:05:28 > 0:05:32That puts him level with Mr Cherry after two challenges.
0:05:32 > 0:05:36The boys will be back to fight it out next time in Officially Competitive.