Auckland, New Zealand – In a feat that can only be described as “daring” and “totally normal behavior,” a New Zealand man broke the world record for the most bungee jumps in a single day on Sunday.
The man, known only as “Bob,” leaped from a bridge in Taupo a staggering 941 times, an achievement that left his family and friends equal parts impressed and concerned for his sanity.
“I’m so proud of him,” said his mother, wiping away tears of both joy and terror. “Of course, it would have been nice if he had put that energy into something more productive, like getting a job or doing his taxes on time, but who am I to judge?”
The record-breaking attempt, which lasted over 12 hours, drew crowds of spectators who cheered Bob on as he hurtled towards the water and then bounced back up again like a human yo-yo.
“I’ve never seen anything like it before,” said local resident Sarah Thompson, who had come out to watch with her family. “It was kind of mesmerizing, in a way. I mean, he just kept jumping and jumping and jumping…I started to wonder if he was ever going to stop.”
Bob, who declined to give his last name, said he was initially inspired to attempt the record as a way of overcoming his fear of heights, which he described as “slightly crippling.”
“I was sitting at home one day, feeling sorry for myself, when I saw a documentary about this guy who had bungee jumped hundreds of times in a row,” he recalled. “I thought, hey, if he can do it, why can’t I?”
Bob trained for weeks leading up to the event, honing his jumping technique and eating large quantities of carbohydrates to build up his energy reserves. He was also supported by a team of medical professionals, who were on hand in case of any injuries or other mishaps.
“I felt ready, mentally and physically,” he said. “Of course, once I started jumping, I realized that maybe I wasn’t quite as prepared as I thought. But I just kept sucking it up and going for it.”
When asked what he planned to do next, Bob said he was considering attempting another bungee jumping record, or perhaps trying his hand at skydiving or base jumping.
“I want to keep pushing myself, you know,” he said. “I’m not here to just sit around and watch TV all day. I want to see what I’m capable of, and maybe inspire others to do the same.”
At the time of writing, Bob was recovering in a local hospital, where doctors were treating him for exhaustion and a variety of minor injuries. He was said to be in good spirits and already planning his next adventure.
