0:00:02 > 0:00:03This is the world of records...
0:00:03 > 0:00:05# Officially... #
0:00:05 > 0:00:07- Biggest.- Shoe! - Weirdest.- Face!
0:00:07 > 0:00:09- Fastest.- Loo! - Tightest.- Space!
0:00:09 > 0:00:11- Longest.- Snake! - Smallest.- Van!
0:00:11 > 0:00:12- Heaviest.- Cake! - Tallest.- Man!
0:00:12 > 0:00:14- # Longest ears on a dog... # - Aw!
0:00:14 > 0:00:16# Most poisonous frog
0:00:16 > 0:00:19- # And a woman with a beard... # - What?!
0:00:19 > 0:00:24# Officially, officially, officially...amazing! #
0:00:29 > 0:00:32Hello and welcome to Officially Amazing,
0:00:32 > 0:00:36home to some of the coolest and most courageous
0:00:36 > 0:00:40Guinness World Records and record attempts known to humanity.
0:00:40 > 0:00:43You'll find out why I'm in a helicopter later on.
0:00:43 > 0:00:46But here's what else we've got for you.
0:00:47 > 0:00:52BMX supremo Matti Hemmings attempts a rotating record that looks
0:00:52 > 0:00:56a little nauseating but is hugely applause-iating.
0:00:57 > 0:01:01Our three heroic competitors take on a chess-based challenge,
0:01:01 > 0:01:02but who will be king?
0:01:04 > 0:01:09And in California, Jumpy the dog attempts a skateboarding record
0:01:09 > 0:01:12that will blow your socks off, no matter how tight the elastic.
0:01:12 > 0:01:16But first, let's head to Scotland for something...
0:01:24 > 0:01:30I'm in Edinburgh and we're here for a football record attempt.
0:01:30 > 0:01:31Get in!
0:01:31 > 0:01:33I say that because football's in my blood.
0:01:35 > 0:01:37It might be in your blood, Ben, but as I recall,
0:01:37 > 0:01:39it's not in your feet.
0:01:40 > 0:01:43OK, well perhaps that wasn't my finest hour.
0:01:43 > 0:01:45But, luckily, it's not me attempting this record.
0:01:45 > 0:01:49Meet Laura Biondo. Heads!
0:01:49 > 0:01:52Globetrotting Venezuelan Laura travels the Earth wowing
0:01:52 > 0:01:55crowds with her fancy footwork and those football skills have
0:01:55 > 0:01:58already made her a world record holder.
0:01:58 > 0:02:01But today, she has her sights set on a new one.
0:02:01 > 0:02:05The record Laura wants to beat is for the most Around The Worlds
0:02:05 > 0:02:06in one minute.
0:02:06 > 0:02:08- Can you show me what around the world is?- Sure.
0:02:10 > 0:02:13'One, two, three, four, wow!'
0:02:13 > 0:02:16An Around The World is where the foot that touches the ball
0:02:16 > 0:02:18circles the ball whilst it's in midair,
0:02:18 > 0:02:21before the ball then lands back on that same foot.
0:02:22 > 0:02:25'Seems easy. My turn.'
0:02:25 > 0:02:27Give it a try.
0:02:27 > 0:02:29# Football crazy
0:02:29 > 0:02:32# He's football mad... #
0:02:32 > 0:02:34Oh, I can't do it!
0:02:34 > 0:02:37I can't do it, and it's really annoying me.
0:02:37 > 0:02:40Well, they say once you've got it, you never lose it,
0:02:40 > 0:02:44it's just that you never had it.
0:02:44 > 0:02:46Round the world!
0:02:46 > 0:02:49- It is a good start.- Yeah, thanks.
0:02:49 > 0:02:52'Football might not be in my feet, Al, but it is in my head.'
0:02:53 > 0:02:56OK, I think I've got the hang of it now.
0:02:56 > 0:02:58But will Laura beat the record?
0:02:58 > 0:03:01- Hot drink?- Oh, yeah. I think that worked, don't you?
0:03:01 > 0:03:02I'm with you there, Laura.
0:03:02 > 0:03:04'All right, guys, I get it.'
0:03:04 > 0:03:07The crowd's building here on Edinburgh's famous Royal Mile,
0:03:07 > 0:03:09they can smell a record in the air.
0:03:09 > 0:03:11SOMEONE BREAKS WIND
0:03:11 > 0:03:15'Er, moving on, let's check out the rules.'
0:03:15 > 0:03:18Keepie-uppies are allowed to regain composure during the attempt,
0:03:18 > 0:03:22but if the ball touches the ground, it's all over.
0:03:22 > 0:03:24And the time limit is one minute.
0:03:24 > 0:03:28OK, well, it's kick-off time. We've got a crowd assembled.
0:03:28 > 0:03:30THEY CHEER
0:03:30 > 0:03:33- And, Laura, are you ready to give 110%?- Yeah.
0:03:33 > 0:03:35OK, let's break a record.
0:03:35 > 0:03:39'And she's off. One, two, three, four already.
0:03:39 > 0:03:41'Look at that, incredible control.
0:03:43 > 0:03:47'The record to beat is 53 Around The Worlds in 60 seconds.
0:03:47 > 0:03:48'That's a tough target.
0:03:51 > 0:03:52Oh...
0:03:52 > 0:03:55'32 there in 27 seconds.
0:03:55 > 0:03:57'She knows she's on the pace,
0:03:57 > 0:04:00'she just needs to keep going for the full minute.
0:04:00 > 0:04:01'On her second attempt,
0:04:01 > 0:04:04'Laura managed to keep going for 44 seconds...'
0:04:04 > 0:04:06Oh!
0:04:06 > 0:04:09'..but then on her third go, something clearly isn't right.'
0:04:09 > 0:04:11Bad luck.
0:04:14 > 0:04:17Basically, Laura's struggling with this slope,
0:04:17 > 0:04:20so she's asking now if she can move, do the record somewhere else.
0:04:20 > 0:04:22Hopefully, get this round the world.
0:04:22 > 0:04:25So while we search for a flatter location
0:04:25 > 0:04:29and Laura gets ready to go again, here's Haruka with a record
0:04:29 > 0:04:34in Australia that's less about skill and more about brute force.
0:04:34 > 0:04:37Greg and Warrick Brant are two muscle-bound brothers who
0:04:37 > 0:04:41never tire of competing against each other.
0:04:41 > 0:04:45Greg's the big one and Warrick's the...well, enormous one.
0:04:45 > 0:04:48Today, they're going up against each other, hoping to break
0:04:48 > 0:04:53the world record for the fastest time to pull a caravan 50 metres,
0:04:53 > 0:04:58a record that currently stands at 17.57 seconds.
0:04:58 > 0:05:02Warrick's so big, you can barely see that caravan behind him.
0:05:02 > 0:05:05Right, it's time to race. Who do you think will win?
0:05:05 > 0:05:07Let's find out.
0:05:07 > 0:05:09Three, two, one... KLAXON BLARES
0:05:09 > 0:05:10And they're off.
0:05:10 > 0:05:14Big - well, massive - brother Warrick is using his bigger bulk to
0:05:14 > 0:05:19get a quicker start than his little, but still large, brother Greg.
0:05:19 > 0:05:22Both building up some good momentum here.
0:05:22 > 0:05:26These caravans weigh a huge 735kg.
0:05:26 > 0:05:29That's like dragging a cow along!
0:05:29 > 0:05:31And Warrick's finished first!
0:05:31 > 0:05:34Greg gets there shortly after him, closely followed by his caravan.
0:05:34 > 0:05:37Look out! Is it a record?
0:05:37 > 0:05:39Today you've done the 50 metres
0:05:39 > 0:05:42in 13.59 seconds.
0:05:42 > 0:05:46Warrick's smashed the old record by nearly four seconds.
0:05:46 > 0:05:50That will never fit around his neck.
0:05:50 > 0:05:51But it has!
0:05:51 > 0:05:53I am truly overwhelmed.
0:05:53 > 0:05:57Right, let's head back to Scotland to see how Laura's doing.
0:05:57 > 0:06:01'Having struggled with the slope for her first three attempts,
0:06:01 > 0:06:04'we've now moved to a more level playing field.
0:06:04 > 0:06:08'World records don't come easy. Everything has to be just right.
0:06:08 > 0:06:10Three, two, one, go.
0:06:10 > 0:06:13'Another attempt begins.
0:06:13 > 0:06:15'But there's a problem straightaway.'
0:06:15 > 0:06:16Oh, come on.
0:06:16 > 0:06:20'A change of shoes now. It's been a long day.
0:06:20 > 0:06:23'Her legs are tired, but Laura really wants this.'
0:06:23 > 0:06:26Are you still feeling that this record is on for today?
0:06:26 > 0:06:28- Yes.- Are you sure? - I'm not going home without it.
0:06:28 > 0:06:29Absolutely. Go for it.
0:06:29 > 0:06:34'Remember, it's 53 Around The Worlds to beat in 60 seconds.
0:06:36 > 0:06:37'Look at her legs go.
0:06:39 > 0:06:40'Looking good, Laura.'
0:06:40 > 0:06:42Ten seconds left.
0:06:42 > 0:06:44'Keepie-uppies are allowed, remember.
0:06:44 > 0:06:47'They help to regain composure but they cost valuable time.'
0:06:47 > 0:06:50One minute. 'And that's it!'
0:06:50 > 0:06:52How do you feel that one went?
0:06:53 > 0:06:54I'm hoping!
0:06:54 > 0:06:58'We're all hoping with you, Laura. But has she done enough?
0:06:58 > 0:07:01'Over to official adjudicator Anna for the results.'
0:07:01 > 0:07:05As you know, the current Guinness World Record WAS 53,
0:07:05 > 0:07:07cos it's now currently 57.
0:07:07 > 0:07:09Congratulations!
0:07:09 > 0:07:11Excellent!
0:07:11 > 0:07:12Laura, you've got your world record,
0:07:12 > 0:07:14you've got the one you were desperate for.
0:07:14 > 0:07:17'Officially Amazing! Well done, Laura!
0:07:17 > 0:07:22'I think she deserves an extra gift for her record-breaking skills.'
0:07:22 > 0:07:24That makes Laura a champion in our eyes
0:07:24 > 0:07:28and worthy of the Officially Amazing Football Juggling World Cup.
0:07:28 > 0:07:30So, Laura, you are Officially Amazing.
0:07:32 > 0:07:36I mean, don't dust too big a space in your trophy cabinet.
0:07:38 > 0:07:40BARKING
0:07:43 > 0:07:46What's up, guys? We're here in Los Angeles, California,
0:07:46 > 0:07:48and we're waiting on our next world record breaker.
0:07:48 > 0:07:52'I can't believe I slept through my alarm again!
0:07:52 > 0:07:54'This is always 'appening!'
0:07:54 > 0:07:56He's running a little late,
0:07:56 > 0:07:59so, in the meantime, let me think. What can I tell you about him?
0:07:59 > 0:08:04'Move out the way. Coming through! Oh, I'm late for a meeting.
0:08:04 > 0:08:06He's awesome on a scooter.
0:08:06 > 0:08:07'Nearly there!'
0:08:07 > 0:08:09He does amazing stunts.
0:08:10 > 0:08:13'Oh, I hope Al's not too mad.'
0:08:13 > 0:08:15Ah, there he is, right there.
0:08:15 > 0:08:18'I am so sorry to keep you waiting.
0:08:18 > 0:08:21'The traffic was murder.
0:08:21 > 0:08:24'Oh! Oh, I never could park.'
0:08:27 > 0:08:29This is Jumpy, the super stunt dog.
0:08:30 > 0:08:33Whether it's backflips,
0:08:33 > 0:08:36impressive leaps
0:08:36 > 0:08:41or walking on his front legs, this dynamic dog can do it all.
0:08:41 > 0:08:43But Jumpy's favourite hobby is skateboarding,
0:08:43 > 0:08:46and he's here today with owner Omar to attempt
0:08:46 > 0:08:49the record for the fastest 100 metres on a skateboard...
0:08:49 > 0:08:51by a dog!
0:08:52 > 0:08:54Omar, how are you doing? Al.
0:08:54 > 0:08:55- Great dog.- Thank you.
0:08:55 > 0:08:59Omar, how much training would lead into a world record attempt?
0:08:59 > 0:09:01It takes a lot of training.
0:09:01 > 0:09:03It takes a lot of dedication and time with your dog
0:09:03 > 0:09:06to take him out, exercise him, have him in good shape,
0:09:06 > 0:09:09and most of all, we have to teach the dog to like what he's doing.
0:09:09 > 0:09:13So since he loves skating so much, we just go out, we practise,
0:09:13 > 0:09:15and actually, believe it or not, what I have to make sure is to
0:09:15 > 0:09:19take him off the skateboard before he gets too tired.
0:09:19 > 0:09:21So Jumpy's psyched and ready to go.
0:09:21 > 0:09:24Just a couple of last-minute preparations.
0:09:24 > 0:09:27Whoa! Jumpy, what are you doing, buddy?
0:09:27 > 0:09:30I think Jumpy's ready for the record.
0:09:30 > 0:09:32Here are the rules.
0:09:32 > 0:09:36The time begins once the skateboard, or dog, crosses the starting line.
0:09:36 > 0:09:39Jumpy has to do all the skating without any help.
0:09:39 > 0:09:43That's right, he'll actually be skateboarding on his own.
0:09:43 > 0:09:47And Jumpy's got to skate 100 metres in less than 19.68 seconds to
0:09:47 > 0:09:50get a new Guinness World Record.
0:09:50 > 0:09:53Jumpy's lined up, ready for his first attempt.
0:09:56 > 0:09:58And away he goes!
0:09:58 > 0:10:02This attempt requires a mixture of control and speed.
0:10:02 > 0:10:04Oh, no, he's overcooked it.
0:10:04 > 0:10:05What is he doing?
0:10:06 > 0:10:08Wrong way!
0:10:08 > 0:10:12Jumpy let his enthusiasm get the better of him there.
0:10:12 > 0:10:14He just didn't get his balance right.
0:10:14 > 0:10:18The skateboard veered off course and it was attempt over
0:10:18 > 0:10:20for the Jump-meister General.
0:10:20 > 0:10:25But Jumpy jumps straight back into action. Remember, Omar can't help.
0:10:25 > 0:10:28It all has to be done under Jumpy's own steam.
0:10:30 > 0:10:33He's keeping a good line and the pace is fast.
0:10:33 > 0:10:38He's generating speed with his back legs and his balance is good.
0:10:38 > 0:10:40He needs to keep this up, though.
0:10:40 > 0:10:42The record he's chasing is a quick one
0:10:42 > 0:10:45and there is no room for error here.
0:10:45 > 0:10:49It's looking good, and he's completed the course.
0:10:49 > 0:10:52A clear run for the canine.
0:10:52 > 0:10:54But was it quick enough to break the record?
0:10:54 > 0:10:59Remember, it's 19.68 seconds to beat.
0:10:59 > 0:11:02Official adjudicator Joanna, how did Jumpy do?
0:11:02 > 0:11:05He travelled the full 100 metres on the skateboard,
0:11:05 > 0:11:09and his time today was...
0:11:10 > 0:11:12'Oh, I can't look!'
0:11:13 > 0:11:15..19.65 seconds.
0:11:16 > 0:11:18'Yes. Yes. I did it! Oh!'
0:11:19 > 0:11:21That's a new world record.
0:11:21 > 0:11:23And it's by the slimmest of margins.
0:11:23 > 0:11:27Just three hundredths of a second quicker than the old record.
0:11:27 > 0:11:29It doesn't get much closer than that.
0:11:29 > 0:11:31Congratulations.
0:11:31 > 0:11:33Congratulations, Jumpy.
0:11:33 > 0:11:36You are an Officially Amazing Super Skateboarding
0:11:36 > 0:11:38Perfection-Seeking Pooch!
0:11:38 > 0:11:39Thanks, Al.
0:11:39 > 0:11:41Now, from a five-year-old pup
0:11:41 > 0:11:43to a song about some other young record breakers.
0:11:43 > 0:11:49- ANNOUNCER:- Ladies and gentlemen, Justin Beaver!
0:11:49 > 0:11:53# So young and so much achieved
0:11:53 > 0:11:57# The things these guys have done are amazing to me
0:11:57 > 0:12:02# Maybe I could be officially amazing too
0:12:02 > 0:12:08# I'm inspired by what the youngest record breakers can do
0:12:12 > 0:12:17# Jack Hill knew what to do to get people moving
0:12:17 > 0:12:21# He was a demon on the decks and played hits that were grooving
0:12:21 > 0:12:26# All of Weston-super-Mare thought this DJ's records were gold
0:12:26 > 0:12:31# Especially when they found out he was just seven years old
0:12:31 > 0:12:35# Do you love low temperatures when it's cold? Are you real keen?
0:12:35 > 0:12:40# Well, Amelia skied to the South Pole when she was just 16
0:12:40 > 0:12:43# She was the youngest person ever to get there
0:12:43 > 0:12:45# I bet that really pleased her
0:12:45 > 0:12:51# It was worthwhile doing all that training in supermarket freezers
0:12:51 > 0:12:55# So young and so much achieved
0:12:55 > 0:12:59# The things these guys have done are amazing to me
0:12:59 > 0:13:04# Maybe I could be officially amazing too
0:13:04 > 0:13:10# I'm inspired by what the youngest record breakers can do
0:13:10 > 0:13:14# Kings and queens with blood of blue must follow the family line
0:13:14 > 0:13:16# But what royal stuff are they supposed to do
0:13:16 > 0:13:19# If they're still babies at the time?
0:13:19 > 0:13:22# The youngest king was less than one year old
0:13:22 > 0:13:24# When he succeeded his dada
0:13:24 > 0:13:27# And the youngest queen was just a few days old
0:13:27 > 0:13:30# She just said, "Goo-goo, ga-ga"
0:13:30 > 0:13:34# So young and so much achieved
0:13:34 > 0:13:38# The things these guys have done are amazing to me
0:13:38 > 0:13:42# Maybe I could be officially amazing too
0:13:42 > 0:13:50# I'm inspired by what the youngest record breakers can do. #
0:13:56 > 0:13:58- Hup-hup-hup-hup-hup.- Oh.
0:13:58 > 0:14:00Ya! Woo-hoo-hoo-hoo!
0:14:00 > 0:14:01Uh-oh.
0:14:01 > 0:14:03Waaaaaah!
0:14:04 > 0:14:09'Our next record attempt involves one of these and requires one man
0:14:09 > 0:14:13'who can pull off some ultra-mean, mega-manly stunts.
0:14:16 > 0:14:18'OK, so not me. But I'll have you know that
0:14:18 > 0:14:20'pink is very now, and
0:14:20 > 0:14:24'I'm more of a safety first kind of cyclist.
0:14:24 > 0:14:28'This man, Matti Hemmings, is more of your dangerous stunt cyclist.
0:14:30 > 0:14:33'He started BMXing at 15, turned pro at 19
0:14:33 > 0:14:37'and today, he's attempting one of the hardest tricks in the book.'
0:14:39 > 0:14:42Hey, Matti, how's it going? Good.
0:14:42 > 0:14:43# Amazing! #
0:14:43 > 0:14:45What do you think to the wheels?
0:14:45 > 0:14:47Bet you don't see many dudes with this set-up.
0:14:49 > 0:14:52- Just shocking. - 'Don't listen to him, Bubbles.'
0:14:52 > 0:14:56'Moving on! Matti is a flatland BMX specialist,
0:14:56 > 0:14:59'meaning he does tricks on flat land,
0:14:59 > 0:15:02'keeping well away from busy roads, of course.
0:15:02 > 0:15:03'And his top tip is...'
0:15:03 > 0:15:06Always wear your helmet. That's really important.
0:15:06 > 0:15:08'Oh, quiff helmet's got that covered.
0:15:08 > 0:15:11'Matti is already a double Guinness World Record holder
0:15:11 > 0:15:14'for two other BMX tricks.'
0:15:14 > 0:15:17Matti, incredible, but I've got a move up my sleeve that you
0:15:17 > 0:15:18will not believe.
0:15:18 > 0:15:21It's called the Front-on Freestyle Hyper Reverse.
0:15:21 > 0:15:22- Are you ready?- Let's see it.
0:15:25 > 0:15:26Stay!
0:15:26 > 0:15:28Stay. Are you watching?
0:15:28 > 0:15:32Stay. Stay. Stay.
0:15:32 > 0:15:34Come on, Bubbles. Here, Bubbles.
0:15:34 > 0:15:37Come on. Come on, there's a good girl. Bubbles, come on. This way.
0:15:37 > 0:15:39To your right. Out the way. There we go.
0:15:39 > 0:15:42Oh, who's a good girl? Yeah.
0:15:44 > 0:15:46- Impressed? - What are you doing?- You should be.
0:15:48 > 0:15:49'But enough of my skills.'
0:15:49 > 0:15:52- We're here to set a record today, aren't we?- Yes.
0:15:52 > 0:15:53And what is that record?
0:15:53 > 0:15:57It's for the most Megaspin G-Turns in one minute.
0:15:57 > 0:15:59'Confused? Let me help.
0:15:59 > 0:16:03'A Megaspin G-Turn is where the bicycle is held on the back wheel,
0:16:03 > 0:16:04'front wheel off the ground,
0:16:04 > 0:16:09'whilst rotating about a vertical axis through 360 degrees.
0:16:09 > 0:16:13'So, it's like a wheelie except you have to spin around as well.
0:16:13 > 0:16:15'To set this tricky world record,
0:16:15 > 0:16:19'Matti has to complete 50 spins in a minute.
0:16:19 > 0:16:21'Time to clear the area.'
0:16:21 > 0:16:22Off you go. Go on.
0:16:22 > 0:16:24WHINNYING
0:16:25 > 0:16:27What time is it?
0:16:27 > 0:16:30Oh, yes, it's record-breaking time. Matti, how're you feeling?
0:16:30 > 0:16:31Confident but nervous.
0:16:31 > 0:16:34'Remember the rules. Only the back wheel can touch the ground
0:16:34 > 0:16:37'and each full rotation is one Mega G-Spin.
0:16:37 > 0:16:38KLAXON SOUNDS
0:16:38 > 0:16:43'One, two, three. Wow, look at him go!
0:16:43 > 0:16:47'If Matti does 50 spins in a minute, it's a new world record.'
0:16:50 > 0:16:53If you're getting dizzy watching him, think how he feels.
0:16:53 > 0:16:54KLAXON SOUNDS
0:16:54 > 0:16:57Oh, and that is the end of the attempt.
0:16:57 > 0:16:59The front wheel can't touch the ground.
0:16:59 > 0:17:02'Matti gets going on his second attempt,
0:17:02 > 0:17:05'but that dizziness must still be with him.
0:17:05 > 0:17:08'It's all about balance and rhythm, and it takes a lot to keep
0:17:08 > 0:17:10'the front wheel, or himself, from touching the floor.
0:17:10 > 0:17:13- KLAXON SOUNDS - 'Oh, and he's down again.
0:17:13 > 0:17:16'The tiredness and dizziness are really getting to him.
0:17:16 > 0:17:20'But he's going to have one last go at setting this new world record.'
0:17:20 > 0:17:23OK, Matti, it's not quite worked out so far,
0:17:23 > 0:17:25but I think you can do this.
0:17:25 > 0:17:27- Have you still got faith? - Yes.- Good. Good.
0:17:27 > 0:17:31- I'll give it a go, see what happens. - Exactly. That's the attitude.
0:17:31 > 0:17:34'Pedal to the metal, Matti.'
0:17:34 > 0:17:35KLAXON SOUNDS
0:17:35 > 0:17:37'50's the target.
0:17:39 > 0:17:40'Come on, Matti!
0:17:41 > 0:17:43'Looking spin-tacular.
0:17:44 > 0:17:48'Using that dangling leg to offset the balance.
0:17:52 > 0:17:54- KLAXON SOUNDS - 'And that's time.
0:17:54 > 0:17:57'But how has he done? Matti looks exhausted.
0:17:57 > 0:17:59'He really gave it his all.
0:17:59 > 0:18:03'Did he manage the 50 Mega G-Turns in a minute?'
0:18:03 > 0:18:06That one was much better than the rest, I think.
0:18:06 > 0:18:09But unfortunately he only got 27 spins.
0:18:09 > 0:18:12So it's not a new Guinness World Record title.
0:18:12 > 0:18:14'No new world record today.
0:18:14 > 0:18:17'But with two world records under his belt already,
0:18:17 > 0:18:21'Matti, we still think you're wheelie spoke-tacular.
0:18:21 > 0:18:24'Now, it's that time of the show.'
0:18:35 > 0:18:36SCREAMING
0:18:38 > 0:18:41It's three-way record attempting time.
0:18:41 > 0:18:44And, lest you forget, these Guinness World Records can all
0:18:44 > 0:18:47and SHOULD all be attempted at home.
0:18:48 > 0:18:53First up, he's fit, he's mean, he's neither of those things -
0:18:53 > 0:18:56it's Sizzling Steve and he's representing the UK.
0:18:58 > 0:19:03And for Japan, it's old shiny pants - Mr Cherry!
0:19:03 > 0:19:08And representing America, he's the chosen onesie -
0:19:08 > 0:19:09he's US Ray.
0:19:09 > 0:19:12So far, Sizzling Steve and Mr Cherry
0:19:12 > 0:19:15are neck and neck with four epic wins each.
0:19:15 > 0:19:20US Ray is lagging behind on two, but the competition is very close
0:19:20 > 0:19:21and it's still all to play for.
0:19:25 > 0:19:29Today, we've set our three record-breaking gladiators
0:19:29 > 0:19:31a super speedy chess challenge.
0:19:31 > 0:19:34It's the fastest time to arrange a chess set.
0:19:39 > 0:19:42Time to find out what the King of Cool, the Bishop of Brilliance,
0:19:42 > 0:19:43the Knight of the Frown Table,
0:19:43 > 0:19:48Sizzling Steve, thinks of his chances today.
0:19:48 > 0:19:49Do you play chess, Steve?
0:19:49 > 0:19:51Sometimes I do, yes.
0:19:51 > 0:19:52- Are you good?- No.
0:19:52 > 0:19:56Are you better at setting up the board than moving the pieces round?
0:19:56 > 0:19:58Yeah, I would just stick to that.
0:19:58 > 0:20:00'Woof! Fasten your seat belts, here are the rules!'
0:20:02 > 0:20:05For this attempt, only one hand can be used,
0:20:05 > 0:20:08and only one piece may be moved at a time.
0:20:08 > 0:20:12They must be set up in the correct starting positions like this,
0:20:12 > 0:20:17and the record to beat is 45.48 seconds.
0:20:17 > 0:20:19Three, two, one, chess!
0:20:20 > 0:20:22'The Sizzler knows
0:20:22 > 0:20:25'that speed and precision of chess piece placing are essential.
0:20:25 > 0:20:27'In fact, they're chess-ential.'
0:20:31 > 0:20:34'He needs to make sure all the pieces go on to the correct squares
0:20:34 > 0:20:36'for this attempt to be valid.'
0:20:36 > 0:20:37Come on, Steve.
0:20:37 > 0:20:40Meanwhile in Japan, Cherry has a good rhythm going.
0:20:40 > 0:20:42He seems very quick.
0:20:42 > 0:20:45Luckily, they're not going for the record
0:20:45 > 0:20:47for longest chess-playing marathon.
0:20:47 > 0:20:51Two German men hold that one at 40 hours and 20 minutes.
0:20:52 > 0:20:56Leaving the pawns to the end, one more to go.
0:20:56 > 0:20:57'Steve's done!'
0:21:02 > 0:21:03'My man Ray looks pretty quick.'
0:21:05 > 0:21:06You've got two more pieces.
0:21:06 > 0:21:08'Will he be the king of the castle?'
0:21:08 > 0:21:09Great job, Ray.
0:21:09 > 0:21:10'And he's finished.'
0:21:10 > 0:21:12Come on, Mr Cherry!
0:21:13 > 0:21:18But who has won, and do we have a new world record on our hands?
0:21:18 > 0:21:23The results are in, and in third place is Japan and Mr Cherry
0:21:23 > 0:21:25with 47.66 seconds,
0:21:25 > 0:21:28just outside the world record.
0:21:28 > 0:21:30- No checkmate!- 'No checkmate!'
0:21:30 > 0:21:32- Why?- 'Why?'
0:21:32 > 0:21:33HE YELLS IN JAPANESE
0:21:33 > 0:21:34'Excuse me.'
0:21:35 > 0:21:37You can't win them all, Cherry.
0:21:37 > 0:21:41That means it's between US Ray and Sizzling Steve.
0:21:41 > 0:21:44OK, Eva, how did the Sizzler do?
0:21:44 > 0:21:47He got 45 seconds on the dot.
0:21:47 > 0:21:48Oh, my goodness.
0:21:50 > 0:21:54So with 45 seconds exactly, that's a new world record!
0:21:57 > 0:21:59I suppose we ought to see how Ray did,
0:21:59 > 0:22:02although I'm pretty sure we'll be wasting our time.
0:22:02 > 0:22:05Your time today in this attempt was...
0:22:07 > 0:22:09..41.87 seconds!
0:22:09 > 0:22:11Unbelievable!
0:22:11 > 0:22:14US Ray has smashed it by almost four seconds,
0:22:14 > 0:22:16and snatched the glory from Steve.
0:22:16 > 0:22:18That brings him right back into contention
0:22:18 > 0:22:21in the overall competition with three wins.
0:22:21 > 0:22:26- US Ray!- US Ray! Oh, it's so catchy.
0:22:26 > 0:22:27Sizzling Steve and Mr Cherry still
0:22:27 > 0:22:30share the lead with four victories.
0:22:30 > 0:22:32It couldn't be much closer
0:22:32 > 0:22:34with only two more events left,
0:22:34 > 0:22:35so join us next time
0:22:35 > 0:22:39for the penultimate Officially Competitive.
0:22:51 > 0:22:55It's always been my dream to come to work in a helicopter,
0:22:55 > 0:22:59but today I'm going one better - I actually get to fly one!
0:23:03 > 0:23:07Here we go, time for Shires to spread his wings and fly!
0:23:10 > 0:23:13What, what? You mean I don't get to fly that thing?
0:23:13 > 0:23:15I knew this was too good to be true.
0:23:17 > 0:23:21Actually, I'm here for something even cooler.
0:23:21 > 0:23:24These are radio controlled helicopters and this is
0:23:24 > 0:23:27the annual Radio Controlled Helicopter Association event
0:23:27 > 0:23:28in Loughborough.
0:23:28 > 0:23:31Look how cool these things are.
0:23:32 > 0:23:35Today, model helicopter enthusiasts from all over the world
0:23:35 > 0:23:39have come to try and fly their choppers into the record books.
0:23:39 > 0:23:41They've already set the record
0:23:41 > 0:23:44for most model helicopters airborne at one time,
0:23:44 > 0:23:46with 98 flying high.
0:23:46 > 0:23:48And now they're going for a record
0:23:48 > 0:23:51that involves flying these things upside down.
0:23:51 > 0:23:54Remember, these guys are all highly skilled.
0:23:54 > 0:23:55The choppers are dangerous
0:23:55 > 0:23:59and one wrong move on the controls could cause a nasty accident.
0:23:59 > 0:24:01I met up with Nick and Stuart to find out more.
0:24:01 > 0:24:03It sounds to me
0:24:03 > 0:24:07that flying the helicopter normally is difficult enough.
0:24:07 > 0:24:10How hard is it to actually get it to go upside down?
0:24:10 > 0:24:13One of the biggest steps is getting upside down.
0:24:13 > 0:24:16The way the helicopter does this is the pitch and the blade reverses,
0:24:16 > 0:24:20so you're also reversing a lot of your control points,
0:24:20 > 0:24:23so you just mentally have to tell yourself, when you're inverted,
0:24:23 > 0:24:27you have to compensate for that and reverse your thought process.
0:24:27 > 0:24:31- Do you think I could have a little whirl with one?- Absolutely.
0:24:31 > 0:24:34'This helicopter is worth hundreds of pounds
0:24:34 > 0:24:37'as well as being potentially dangerous.
0:24:37 > 0:24:39'So, fortunately, it's dual controlled.'
0:24:39 > 0:24:41Away we go!
0:24:41 > 0:24:44'That means Nick can take over if it's going badly.
0:24:44 > 0:24:46'Which it probably will.'
0:24:46 > 0:24:49- OK, you ready?- Yep.- OK, here we go. - All right, got it.
0:24:49 > 0:24:52'Helicopters are complicated machines.
0:24:52 > 0:24:54'The rotating blade provides lift.'
0:24:54 > 0:24:56Down a bit, up a bit.
0:24:56 > 0:24:59'By changing the angle, pilots like me...'
0:24:59 > 0:25:01Ooh, I'm flying backwards.
0:25:01 > 0:25:04'..can control its direction. Most of the time.'
0:25:04 > 0:25:07We're coming towards us now. I'll take it.
0:25:07 > 0:25:09'The tail rotor stops it spinning in circles -
0:25:09 > 0:25:13'if you know what you're doing, obviously.'
0:25:13 > 0:25:16- OK, bring the left stick down just a little.- That's a lot!
0:25:16 > 0:25:20Yeah, that's a little much. OK, we're going for trees. I'll take it back.
0:25:20 > 0:25:23'So it's hard enough as it is, but for this record attempt,
0:25:23 > 0:25:26'these guys have to reverse the controls and fly like this.
0:25:28 > 0:25:32'Wow. Here are the rules, or should I say selur eht era ereh!
0:25:32 > 0:25:36'Oh, no, hang on. That's better.
0:25:36 > 0:25:39'Time begins and ends with the sound of a klaxon.
0:25:39 > 0:25:43'All models must be airborne simultaneously for 60 seconds.
0:25:43 > 0:25:47'And if more than 20 inverted choppers stay up in the air,
0:25:47 > 0:25:50'we have a new world record.
0:25:50 > 0:25:52'They take off the right way up.'
0:25:52 > 0:25:55Lots of helicopters in the air.
0:25:55 > 0:25:59'Then this is the tricky bit - gradually reversing the controls.
0:26:02 > 0:26:04'Phew!
0:26:04 > 0:26:08'And when they're all inverted, the record begins.'
0:26:08 > 0:26:09Three, two, one!
0:26:09 > 0:26:12'This is technically incredibly difficult.
0:26:12 > 0:26:15'The controls are reversed.
0:26:15 > 0:26:17'Push left, the chopper goes right.'
0:26:17 > 0:26:19Keep them in the air.
0:26:19 > 0:26:21'Good advice from Stuart there.
0:26:21 > 0:26:24'It looks like there are more than 20 upside down,
0:26:24 > 0:26:26'but they have to stay like that for the whole minute.'
0:26:26 > 0:26:28We can't hold it for much longer.
0:26:28 > 0:26:29Five seconds left.
0:26:31 > 0:26:32KLAXON BLARES
0:26:32 > 0:26:35That's it! That's it!
0:26:35 > 0:26:38'That's time, and the pilots are reinverting their helicopters.
0:26:38 > 0:26:43'Official adjudicator Anna has adjudicated officially.
0:26:43 > 0:26:46'Did the team manage to do it?'
0:26:46 > 0:26:50You needed 20 helicopters inverted simultaneously.
0:26:51 > 0:26:55You had 55 helicopters there, I had to only disqualify two,
0:26:55 > 0:26:59so it's a new Guinness World Record because it's officially 53.
0:26:59 > 0:27:00Congratulations.
0:27:03 > 0:27:05Give them a big cheer, everyone.
0:27:08 > 0:27:12That's the sound of a very pleased and a very Officially Amazing crowd.
0:27:12 > 0:27:1553! They more than doubled the target.
0:27:15 > 0:27:17What a way to end the show.
0:27:17 > 0:27:18We'll see you next time.
0:27:20 > 0:27:23# Well, yes, yes, yes It was time for chess
0:27:23 > 0:27:25# And Ray was looking great
0:27:25 > 0:27:29# He's a speedy little man with just one hand
0:27:29 > 0:27:30# The others had to face checkmate
0:27:30 > 0:27:32# Matti didn't spin enough times
0:27:32 > 0:27:35# But the choppers broke a record in the skies
0:27:35 > 0:27:37# Laura went Around the World
0:27:37 > 0:27:39# She's a record-breaking girl
0:27:39 > 0:27:43# And Jumpy the dog was a champion pooch on a skateboard
0:27:43 > 0:27:47# It's all Officially Amazing! #