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Set on fire, doing a handstand, for 47 seconds — a record

Austrian stuntman Filip Kržišnik held a handstand for 47 seconds while engulfed in flames, setting a world record for the longest full-body-burn handstand. His only comment on the conditions: it was 'a bit of a cold day.'

The upbeat factorThe upbeat factor: Cool under pressure. Literally on fire.
✓ Verified · Guinness World Records · 2026-09-30 · Austria
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