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Indian martial artists sets world record; Musk shares feat
Musk’s repost amplified global recognition of his feat.
Vispy Kharadi / X/ GWR/ screenshot
Indian martial artist and strength-athlete, Vispy Kharadi established a Guinness World Record for the greatest duration of holding Hercules pillars, the video of which grabbed the attention of billionaire Elon Musk.
The pillars, inspired by Greek architecture, are 123 inches tall with a 20.5-inch diameter. Musk reshared the video of the record-breaking feat posted by Guinness World Records, recognizing Kharadi’s achievement on a global scale.
Longest duration holding Hercules pillars (male) ️ 2 mins 10.75 seconds by @VispyKharadi pic.twitter.com/JxFFSU4xGv
— Guinness World Records (@GWR) March 13, 2025
Reacting to the acknowledgement by the world’s richest man, Kharadi acknowledged said he was pleasantly pleased by Musk's recognition. "Feeling so happy and on cloud nine," Kharadi wrote on X. "It gives me immense pride that an Indian is being praised worldwide in the field of strength."
It was indeed a good surprise when I got to know that @elonmusk shared my Guinness World Record Video on X. Feeling so happy and on cloud 9. Moreover it gives me immense pride that an Indian is being praised worldwide in the field of strength. @narendramodi pic.twitter.com/EmAw0viG2a
— Vispy Kharadi (@VispyKharadi) March 13, 2025
Kharadi made the record-breaking attempt in Surat, Gujarat, by holding the massive pillars for 2 minutes and 10.75 seconds. He holds numerous black belts, 13 Guinness World Records, and has trained Border Security Force (BSF) commandos in unarmed combat.
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