Former Cuban soccer player Erick Hernandez set a new Guinness record by holding soccer ball with head for 30 minutes in Havana on Saturday.
Hernandez held a "Brazuca" ball for 30 minutes and one second with his head, breaking the 22-minute record imposed by the Luis Carlos Garcia, who is also Cuban.
"It was an easy task, because all the conditions were in place, more than ever before," Xinhua quoted Hernandez as saying.
He said his victory was a result of a hard training, especially focused in strengthening the abdomen muscles.
"I was not physically exhausted, but I have neck discomfort," said Hernandez.
He has two Guinness kick-ups records, one for juggling the ball for 319 times in one minute with the head, and the other for juggling the ball with legs for one hour and 28 minutes.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app