Man dressed as Spider-Man bags record for farthest bar to bar swing. Watch

Guinness World Records took to Instagram to share the video of the farthest bar to bar swing.

Published on: Dec 19, 2021, 19:02:17 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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The Guinness World Records (GWR) often takes to Instagram to share various kinds of posts that show people creating different records. From surprising people to leaving them in awe, the posts have various effects on people. There is now a latest inclusion to their list of posts about world records. It shows a man creating record for farthest bar to bar swing. And he does it while wearing a Spider-Man costume.

The image taken from the video shows the man creating the record. (Instagram/@guinnessworldrecords)

"Farthest lache (bar to bar swing): 5.56 m (18 ft 3 in) by Najee Richardson," they wrote. While replying to their own post, GWR added a few more lines. "Najee @the.flying.phoenix has previously appeared on the US television show @anwnation American Ninja Warrior and trained towards achieving this record over the past six years. He also holds the current record for farthest distance lache cat leap (bar to wall) - 4.90 m (16 ft 1 in)," they added

Take a look at the video:

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The video has been shared a day ago. Since being posted, the clip has accumulated more than 1.3 lakh likes and counting. The share has also prompted a reply from the record holder himself. “Thanks For the Love guys!!!! Now I have to go farther!!!” he shared.

“He did it in a spider suit =respect,” wrote an Instagram user. “Real Spider-Man,” posted another. “Spider-verse: jump in multiverse,” joked a third.

What are your thoughts on the video?

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Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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