Georgia (The Country, Not The State) – A young individual has set a new world record in the ongoing craziness of attempting unusual and bizarre physical accomplishments. The world, still reeling from the recent surge of online “Challenges,” hardly missed a beat before a new fervor took hold.
The new record-holder is a Georgian athlete named Giorgi Eristavi, who managed to complete a total of 61 handstand pushups in succession, breaking the previous world record of 60. The feat was accomplished late last week after several months of grueling training.
Eristavi described his achievement as a “dream come true,” though it’s unclear whether this was a dream shared by anyone other than himself. The 23-year-old athlete had apparently been practicing the exercise for six months, a period during which he must have had very few friends or social activities.
Handstand pushups are a notoriously grueling exercise; they require a great deal of upper-body strength that most people don’t possess, which is why attempting 61 in succession is so impressive. Eristavi achieved the feat without breaking a sweat – and he claims that he even had a little bit left in the tank once he was finished.
As is now customary with new world records, Eristavi’s “amazing” feat was broadcast on social media, where it was greeted with messages of congratulations and, of course, amazement. People felt compelled to weigh in on the accomplishment, using adjectives such as “spectacular,” “mind-blowing,” and “jaw-dropping.” Some experts even said that they were “completely blown away” by the Georgian athlete’s physical prowess.
Of course, there were also those who dismissed Eristavi’s achievement outright, calling it a “pointless spectacle” and a “waste of time.” Detractors pointed out that no one is going to remember this record in a few months’ time, which is unfortunately a fact.
Despite the criticism, it’s hard to overlook the sheer physical accomplishment that Eristavi managed to achieve. If nothing else, it’s a reminder that there are still those out there who are dedicated to pushing the limits of what the human body can do, even if it doesn’t quite lead to a career or fame.
After the record-breaking feat, Eristavi said that he would be taking a well-deserved break from training for a few days before getting back to it. It’s unclear what physical accomplishment he will attempt next, but one thing is for certain: whatever it is, it’s bound to be just a little bit more unbelievable than what came before it.
