"Faster Than I Can Run"... Man Sets World Record for 100m Backward Run in High Heels

Shaved More Than 3 Seconds Off Previous Record
Holds Over 80 Guinness World Records

A man from Spain set a new world record in the 100m backward running event while wearing high heels. On September 8, Guinness World Records announced, "Cristian Roberto Lopez Rodriguez from Spain has set a new record in the '100m backward running in high heels' category, clocking an impressive time of 16.55 seconds." He broke his own previous record of 20.05 seconds, which he set in 2014 on the Spanish TV show "La Noche de los R?cords" (The Night of Records), by more than 3 seconds.

A man from Spain set a new world record in the 100m backward running event while wearing high heels. Guinness World Records

According to Guinness World Records regulations, to attempt this category, the heel height of the shoes must be at least 7 cm. Additionally, the width of the heel tip must not exceed 1.5 cm, and platform shoes are not allowed. Guinness also released a video of Rodriguez's attempt. In the footage, Rodriguez is seen wearing blue high heels and socks, red shorts, and a pink-and-blue mixed top.

Rodriguez stood with his back to the starting line, and as soon as the signal was given, he immediately began to run. Guinness explained, "He runs down the road with the distinctive clack of high heels hitting the ground," adding, "A camera mounted on his chest provides a fun first-person view of his feet." The video ends with Rodriguez taking off his heels and catching his breath after crossing the finish line.

According to Guinness World Records regulations, to attempt this category, the heel height of the shoes must be at least 7 cm. Additionally, the width of the heel tip must not exceed 1.5 cm, and platform shoes are not allowed. Guinness World Records

Rodriguez, who set this new record, is also well-known as a 'serial record breaker,' currently holding more than 80 world records. According to existing Guinness records, Rodriguez has set the fastest times in events such as '400m running in clogs' (1 minute 1.38 seconds), '100m running in slippers' (12.10 seconds), '1 mile (about 1.6 km) running while balancing a billiard cue on his finger' (5 minutes 52.30 seconds), '100m running while holding a spoon with an egg in his mouth' (17.21 seconds), and '50m backward running in swim fins' (8.82 seconds).