0:00:02 > 0:00:04# Officially, Officially Officially Amazing. #
0:00:04 > 0:00:06HE BLOWS A RASPBERRY
0:00:06 > 0:00:08Much of the time on Officially Amazing,
0:00:08 > 0:00:11we travel the globe to meet people who metaphorically
0:00:11 > 0:00:14jump through hoops in the hope of breaking a world record.
0:00:14 > 0:00:16Today...
0:00:16 > 0:00:18JET ENGINE RUMBLES
0:00:18 > 0:00:19..things are bit more literal.
0:00:19 > 0:00:22'Coming up...'
0:00:22 > 0:00:25more high drama in Officially Competitive,
0:00:25 > 0:00:29as things start to fall apart for Sizzling Steve,
0:00:29 > 0:00:32and what's this glorious goo-fest?
0:00:32 > 0:00:34I can't wait to find out.
0:00:34 > 0:00:38First, let's aim for hoop and glory in...
0:00:38 > 0:00:39Huh! Huh!
0:00:39 > 0:00:41Ah!
0:00:43 > 0:00:44Huh.
0:00:44 > 0:00:45Ah!
0:00:45 > 0:00:46Ha-ha! Oh-ho-ho.
0:00:46 > 0:00:48Oh, no.
0:00:48 > 0:00:51- HE THUDS AND GLASS SMASHES - Ah!- Ow!
0:00:51 > 0:00:53Meet...
0:00:55 > 0:00:58..AKA Team Kinetix.
0:00:58 > 0:01:01They're a group of experts in free-running and acrobatics,
0:01:01 > 0:01:05and they're here today to attempt the world record for...
0:01:08 > 0:01:10What does that involve, then, Brad?
0:01:10 > 0:01:13The technique for going through the hoop is quite tricky.
0:01:13 > 0:01:14We have to dive, dive, dive, dive, dive,
0:01:14 > 0:01:17until you're fairly certain that you're clear of the hoop.
0:01:17 > 0:01:19You then quickly spin, do the rotation and land on your feet.
0:01:19 > 0:01:22If you spin early, you're likely to clip it with your heels
0:01:22 > 0:01:24as you go through, and if you spin too late,
0:01:24 > 0:01:27you're likely to land on your bum, and get in the way of the person
0:01:27 > 0:01:30running up from the other direction, so the timing needs to be on point.
0:01:30 > 0:01:32'Well, that all sounded quite complicated.
0:01:32 > 0:01:35'Luckily, there's a professional on site to give a demo.'
0:01:39 > 0:01:42Oh! 'Textbook.'
0:01:42 > 0:01:44Here are the rules.
0:01:44 > 0:01:48The hoop must be no more than 110cm in diameter.
0:01:48 > 0:01:51If any part of the body touches the hoop during a somersault,
0:01:51 > 0:01:53it will not be counted,
0:01:53 > 0:01:55and the target for this new world record
0:01:55 > 0:01:58is 40 somersaults in one minute,
0:01:58 > 0:02:01'and, for such an austere occasion, I will be employing
0:02:01 > 0:02:05'my world-renowned hula hoop co-holding skills.
0:02:05 > 0:02:09'Team Kinetix are trained acrobats, attempting a very dangerous record,
0:02:09 > 0:02:11'which means...'
0:02:11 > 0:02:13ALARM BEEPS
0:02:13 > 0:02:15Three, two, one,
0:02:15 > 0:02:17- go. - HORN HONKS
0:02:17 > 0:02:20'Wow.
0:02:20 > 0:02:24'Look how Matt is already jumping while Alfie's still in the air.
0:02:24 > 0:02:27'This will save valuable seconds in the race for the record.
0:02:28 > 0:02:33'A soaring somersault from Wes, as the boys change direction.
0:02:33 > 0:02:36'They're in perfect rhythm, now, but, oh, no!
0:02:36 > 0:02:40- 'Alfie crashes out after just nine seconds.'- Oh!
0:02:40 > 0:02:43'He flew so fast, I barely had time to let go of the hoop.
0:02:44 > 0:02:46'Thankfully, we're on padded safety mats,
0:02:46 > 0:02:49'so Alfie's OK, and the boys line up,
0:02:49 > 0:02:51- 'ready for a second attempt.' - Three, two, one,
0:02:51 > 0:02:53- go! - HORN HONKS
0:02:55 > 0:02:59'Faultless flipping from Brad, and from James, but, oh!
0:02:59 > 0:03:02'Alfie catches his foot again, and is sent hurtling to the floor.'
0:03:04 > 0:03:06- Are you OK? - Are you all right, Alfie?
0:03:06 > 0:03:11- It's my heel. My heel hit the top.- OK.- It's too low.
0:03:11 > 0:03:13'Because Alfie's feet are catching the hoop,
0:03:13 > 0:03:17'the boys raise it by 15cm for the final attempt,
0:03:17 > 0:03:22'but now everyone will have to adjust THEIR jumps. It's a gamble.
0:03:22 > 0:03:23'Will it pay off?'
0:03:23 > 0:03:25- Go. - HORN HONKS
0:03:28 > 0:03:32'And Alfie's safely through.
0:03:32 > 0:03:34'It's going well so far.
0:03:34 > 0:03:40'The power, technique and stamina needed for this record are immense.'
0:03:40 > 0:03:4230 seconds.
0:03:43 > 0:03:44Come on, guys.
0:03:44 > 0:03:47'This could be world-record pace if they can keep it up.
0:03:47 > 0:03:51'They need at least 40 flips.' You're doing great, guys.
0:03:53 > 0:03:5615 seconds left.
0:03:56 > 0:03:57Make it count.
0:03:57 > 0:04:00'The Kinetix boys are tiring and their pace is dropping
0:04:00 > 0:04:02'but they can't afford to stop.'
0:04:02 > 0:04:05Five, four, three,
0:04:05 > 0:04:07- two, one, time!- Oh! HORN HONKS
0:04:07 > 0:04:12The only question now is - did they reach that 40-somersault target?
0:04:12 > 0:04:15Over to official adjudicator Mark.
0:04:15 > 0:04:19I can tell you that, in the minute, you achieved...
0:04:19 > 0:04:2143, so that is a brand-new
0:04:21 > 0:04:23- Guinness world record title! - CHEERING
0:04:23 > 0:04:27'Fantastic perseverance from team Kinetix.
0:04:27 > 0:04:31'Now, over to Al and Haruka for more athletic amazingness.'
0:04:36 > 0:04:38- SLIME SQUELCHES - Ugh!
0:04:39 > 0:04:41- HARUKA: - Now, please listen carefully.
0:04:41 > 0:04:43We have a serious announcement -
0:04:43 > 0:04:48what you are about to see is very, very stupid.
0:04:48 > 0:04:50- AL:- These people are not experts.
0:04:50 > 0:04:52They're idiots in safety gear,
0:04:52 > 0:04:55who are about to get hurt attempting the record for...
0:04:59 > 0:05:04This 12-metre pole is covered in weird blue grease.
0:05:04 > 0:05:09Anyone who reaches the flag in under 4.96 seconds gets the record.
0:05:09 > 0:05:10Let's go.
0:05:12 > 0:05:15Ha-ha-ha! He's gone flying.
0:05:15 > 0:05:19Ha-ha-ha-ha! He's gone too.
0:05:19 > 0:05:22Ooh, nice sideways action.
0:05:22 > 0:05:25Mmm, interesting technique.
0:05:25 > 0:05:27It didn't work, though.
0:05:27 > 0:05:30- Ooh, that looked painful. - SQUELCH! BOING!
0:05:32 > 0:05:34Oh, that was pathetic.
0:05:34 > 0:05:36She only managed one step.
0:05:36 > 0:05:38It's still better than this guy.
0:05:38 > 0:05:40Oh, hang on, nah, sorry, mate, just remembered -
0:05:40 > 0:05:42I'm scared of heights, me...
0:05:42 > 0:05:43and grease...
0:05:43 > 0:05:44and poles.
0:05:44 > 0:05:46Lots of people failed
0:05:46 > 0:05:49- but some proved it was possible. - HIS FEET SQUEAK
0:05:51 > 0:05:54But all of these attempts, though ingenious,
0:05:54 > 0:05:58were outside that 4.96 seconds target.
0:05:58 > 0:06:00Up next we have Antonino Papa.
0:06:00 > 0:06:03Is he blue-greased lightning?
0:06:06 > 0:06:09COMMENTATORS YELL IN ITALIAN
0:06:09 > 0:06:12- Fenomeno! Il fenomeno!- Antonino...
0:06:12 > 0:06:17Il fenomeno, indeed, but what was his time?
0:06:17 > 0:06:213.09 seconds! He smashed the record.
0:06:21 > 0:06:24Way to go, Antonino Papa...
0:06:24 > 0:06:28or perhaps we should be calling you Grease-Proof Papa?
0:06:28 > 0:06:30WIND BLOWS AND BELL CHIMES
0:06:30 > 0:06:32DOG BARKS
0:06:32 > 0:06:34Let's just go quickly to Officially Competitive.
0:06:37 > 0:06:38Eee!
0:06:38 > 0:06:40Hmm...
0:06:40 > 0:06:42- Ha-ha!- Eh?
0:06:42 > 0:06:43Huh...
0:06:45 > 0:06:46- Ah!- Ah!
0:06:46 > 0:06:48Mmm.
0:06:48 > 0:06:51A trio of record-breaking virtuosos,
0:06:51 > 0:06:55fearlessly fighting to claim world records that you could try at home,
0:06:55 > 0:06:57starring...
0:06:57 > 0:07:00..onesie-wearing wonder US Ray...
0:07:00 > 0:07:02MUSIC: Theme from Star Trek: The Next Generation
0:07:02 > 0:07:03..my mesmerising marvel,
0:07:03 > 0:07:06- Mr Cherry... - EAGLE SHRIEKS
0:07:06 > 0:07:09..and slightly subdued superman Sizzling Steve.
0:07:09 > 0:07:11This is...
0:07:16 > 0:07:20'Last time, Steve courageously ate a doughnut really slowly
0:07:20 > 0:07:21'to steal the win...'
0:07:21 > 0:07:24- Steve-o! Steve-o! Steve-o! - Steve-o! Steve-o! Steve-o!
0:07:24 > 0:07:28..putting him joint with Cherry at the top of the table...
0:07:28 > 0:07:32..but, right now, Ben has a question for you.
0:07:32 > 0:07:37What is this? FIREWORKS EXPLODE
0:07:37 > 0:07:38Is it...?
0:07:38 > 0:07:41A functional solution to your loose paper problem?
0:07:41 > 0:07:43A terrible birthday present?
0:07:43 > 0:07:46Or an instrument with which to become the undisputed
0:07:46 > 0:07:49heavyweight champion of the world...
0:07:49 > 0:07:51of paperclip chains?
0:07:51 > 0:07:57Yes, today's record challenge is...
0:07:57 > 0:07:59Steve once held this record,
0:07:59 > 0:08:02but was beaten by Italian Silvio Sabba
0:08:02 > 0:08:04and then by five more people. MUSIC: Dam Busters theme
0:08:04 > 0:08:08- Do you want stationery vengeance today?- I would love some.
0:08:08 > 0:08:10Would you ever have novelty paperclips or those
0:08:10 > 0:08:13- paperclips that have that weird sort of...?- Oh, no, no, no.- No.
0:08:13 > 0:08:14Just a typical shape.
0:08:14 > 0:08:16- Absolutely. I'm going to back away from this, Steve.- Hi!
0:08:16 > 0:08:19I can see that you're passionate about stationary.
0:08:19 > 0:08:21That doesn't surprise me but it does impress me.
0:08:21 > 0:08:23Only one man impresses me
0:08:23 > 0:08:26- and that's US Ray, baby. - MUSIC: Beverly Hills Cop theme
0:08:26 > 0:08:29- Are you ready to do this?- I'm ready to rock and roll.- That's confidence.
0:08:29 > 0:08:31I'm just good with my hands.
0:08:31 > 0:08:33Yes, and you know what else is special about those hands?
0:08:33 > 0:08:35They are the smallest of the three competitors.
0:08:35 > 0:08:38- Do you think this is an advantage? - I know it's an advantage.
0:08:38 > 0:08:43Because he's US Ray - he jumps, he flips, he links paperclips.
0:08:43 > 0:08:45US Ray, all day.
0:08:45 > 0:08:48Whatever. Don't forget this guy.
0:08:48 > 0:08:51Paperclips can be very sharp.
0:08:51 > 0:08:52Did you get any injuries
0:08:52 > 0:08:54during your training?
0:08:54 > 0:08:57- HE SPEAKS JAPANESE TRANSLATION:- No injuries, no.
0:08:57 > 0:09:00I simply realised I'm useless with my fingers
0:09:00 > 0:09:03so I abandoned my training altogether.
0:09:03 > 0:09:05Steve's the one to beat here.
0:09:05 > 0:09:07- Steve. - GONG CRASHES
0:09:07 > 0:09:09Well, Mr Cherry, good luck anyway.
0:09:09 > 0:09:12- IN ENGLISH: - I don't like paperclips. No.
0:09:12 > 0:09:15- TRANSLATION IN NORTHERN ACCENT: - I don't like paperclips. No.
0:09:15 > 0:09:20Mr Cherry is already surrendering to the might of Siz-biz,
0:09:20 > 0:09:22but before we get to the formality of Steve winning,
0:09:22 > 0:09:24let's take a look at the rules.
0:09:24 > 0:09:28The paperclips must be no more than 4cm long.
0:09:28 > 0:09:32They must be linked in one continuous chain.
0:09:32 > 0:09:34Any paperclips that detach
0:09:34 > 0:09:36from the chain will not count,
0:09:36 > 0:09:41and the record to beat is 58 paperclips in 30 seconds.
0:09:41 > 0:09:45'This might seem to be a simple task but, such is the inherent danger,
0:09:45 > 0:09:48'Mr Cherry is wearing precautionary kneepads.
0:09:48 > 0:09:50'Safety first.'
0:09:50 > 0:09:53Mr Cherry, are you ready?
0:09:53 > 0:09:54OK!
0:09:54 > 0:09:57Three, two, one,
0:09:57 > 0:09:59- go! - HORN HONKS
0:10:00 > 0:10:04- HARUKA:- 'Cherry has laid out his paperclips with precision planning.'
0:10:06 > 0:10:09'Just look at how he subtly bends each clip into position
0:10:09 > 0:10:13'before slipping it efficiently onto the chain.
0:10:13 > 0:10:15'It's a joy to watch.'
0:10:15 > 0:10:18'Ben, you're right - flawless linking -
0:10:18 > 0:10:21'and this, from a man who says he doesn't like paperclips.'
0:10:21 > 0:10:25Five, four, three, two, one,
0:10:25 > 0:10:28- stop!- Ha-ha-ha! - HORN HONKS
0:10:28 > 0:10:32- HARUKA:- 'A magnificent example of paperclip engineering from Cherry.
0:10:32 > 0:10:36'But how did a paperclip end up in his armpit hair?
0:10:36 > 0:10:40'Perhaps he keeps one there for emergencies?
0:10:40 > 0:10:45'Time, now, for US Ray to perform in the theatre of paperclip dreams.'
0:10:45 > 0:10:47Three, two, one,
0:10:47 > 0:10:50- go! - HORN HONKS
0:10:50 > 0:10:53'Ray is linking those clips together as fast as he can.
0:10:53 > 0:10:58'Unfortunately, Ray's fastest is really, really slow.
0:10:58 > 0:11:02'Look at the slow-mo footage. Ray's hardly moving at all.
0:11:02 > 0:11:07'Well, I'm still confident in the tiny hands of my big clipper.'
0:11:10 > 0:11:11Come on, Ray!
0:11:11 > 0:11:14- Stop!- Oh.- Yeah! Whoo! - Hold it up. Hold it up.
0:11:14 > 0:11:15Ray is delighted.
0:11:15 > 0:11:19I have no idea why. Small hands - small chain.
0:11:19 > 0:11:23Time for a paperclip chain-making giant.
0:11:23 > 0:11:27I thought Steve was anti jaunty paperclips.
0:11:27 > 0:11:32Not only that, he's opened them up for easier linking. Is that allowed?
0:11:32 > 0:11:35This tactical genius is legal but risky.
0:11:35 > 0:11:39They'll link quickly but are in danger of falling apart.
0:11:39 > 0:11:41The Sizzler, 30 seconds,
0:11:41 > 0:11:44and literally tens of colourful paperclips.
0:11:44 > 0:11:47Could there be a more perfect union? Nay.
0:11:47 > 0:11:50- Steve, is this record going to be yours again?- Hopefully.
0:11:50 > 0:11:53Excellent, stirring words. Shantha, over to you.
0:11:53 > 0:11:57- Three, two, one, go! - HORN HONKS
0:11:57 > 0:11:59Come on, Sizzly, let's do it.
0:11:59 > 0:12:01Oh, it's poetry in motion.
0:12:01 > 0:12:05- HARUKA:- Wow, this is incredible.
0:12:05 > 0:12:08Steve's linking at the speed of light,
0:12:08 > 0:12:11powered by patriotic socks.
0:12:11 > 0:12:14Observe Steve's meticulous technique -
0:12:14 > 0:12:19smooth and rhythmic and yet with intense velocity,
0:12:19 > 0:12:21Steve was born for records
0:12:21 > 0:12:24- involving office supplies. - Five, four,
0:12:24 > 0:12:27- three, two, one... - What a man, what a champion.
0:12:27 > 0:12:29- HORN HONKS - Stop!- What has happened to
0:12:29 > 0:12:31all the paperclips?
0:12:31 > 0:12:34Well, Ben, traditionally, chains have just one weak link.
0:12:34 > 0:12:39- Oh, no.- What Steve's done is to create a whole chain of weak links.
0:12:39 > 0:12:44'It just goes to prove, if you live by the slightly open paperclip...'
0:12:44 > 0:12:48..You die by the slightly open paperclip.
0:12:48 > 0:12:52High drama over a low table, but do we have a world-record?
0:12:52 > 0:12:53- HARUKA:- 58 to beat.
0:12:53 > 0:12:56- No.- Oh...- Oh... GROANING
0:12:56 > 0:12:59Not to worry, there's still the all-important competitive point.
0:12:59 > 0:13:02Shantha, how did the results go?
0:13:02 > 0:13:07In third place, with a total of 12 paperclips...
0:13:07 > 0:13:09is Ray...
0:13:09 > 0:13:12'Ray, losing to a man whose chain fell apart three times.'
0:13:12 > 0:13:16..and, in first place, with a total of 28 paperclips...
0:13:16 > 0:13:18HARUKA MOUTHS
0:13:18 > 0:13:20..is Mr Cherry.
0:13:20 > 0:13:22CHEERING
0:13:22 > 0:13:26- HARUKA:- 'Steve applauds graciously.'
0:13:26 > 0:13:29HE SQUEAKS, FARTS, THUMPS AND YELLS
0:13:29 > 0:13:31Poignant scenes.
0:13:31 > 0:13:33HE YELLS
0:13:33 > 0:13:35That unexpected win from Cherry
0:13:35 > 0:13:37puts him back on top,
0:13:37 > 0:13:39with only two events left.
0:13:39 > 0:13:45Steve linked 48 paperclips but 30 ended up on the floor.
0:13:45 > 0:13:47I shall be returning those lucky socks
0:13:47 > 0:13:50under the Trade Descriptions Act.
0:13:50 > 0:13:53Can Cherry find the one victory he needs
0:13:53 > 0:13:55- to win the title? - LION ROARS
0:13:55 > 0:14:00Find out next time when we return with more dynamic drama like this.
0:14:00 > 0:14:03# Well, the Kinetix guys flew As they somersaulted through
0:14:03 > 0:14:05# That hoop being held by Ben
0:14:05 > 0:14:08# Alfie caught his feet But he wouldn't be beat
0:14:08 > 0:14:10# So all five were record-breaking men
0:14:10 > 0:14:12# Cherry won again
0:14:12 > 0:14:14# With the longest paperclip chain
0:14:14 > 0:14:16# Sizzler's cunning plans
0:14:16 > 0:14:18# Fell apart in his own hands
0:14:18 > 0:14:22# And Antonino was greased lightning on a big pole
0:14:22 > 0:14:25# But here come the rubbish bits
0:14:25 > 0:14:27# The outtakes. #
0:14:27 > 0:14:29TRUMPETS HONK
0:14:29 > 0:14:31Today...
0:14:36 > 0:14:39LAUGHTER
0:14:39 > 0:14:42Today, things are a bit more literal. Ah!