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He ran a half marathon on 91-centimeter stilts — for kids who can't walk

Belgian street performer Jonathan Engels covered 21 kilometers on nearly meter-high stilts in 2 hours 30 minutes, setting a world record. He raised over €2,000 so children with paralysis can train with exoskeletons — turning his balancing act into someone else's first steps.

The upbeat factorThe upbeat factor: A meter above the ground, lifting others up.
✓ Verified · Guinness World Records · 2026-05-10 · Belgium
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