Guinness World Records 2026

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Discover the incredible achievements and inspiring stories of record breakers from around the world… and how you can become one of them.

With all new content - from high-end hotels to deserted ghost towns and talented pets to global sports superstars - the new edition of Guinness World Records once again shows how record breaking is for everyone, everywhere.

·        Find a hidden talent within the Fantastic Feats chapter, including crazy collections, super strength and even pickleball

·        Get inspired by 8 new ICONS – who embody the very best of record breaking - from from music legend Dolly Parton and double-amputee triathlete Billy Monger to powerhouse swimmer Katie Ledecky

·        Marvel at the possibilities of the cutting-edge tech behind modern cities, robots and space exploration in a dedicated Science & Engineering chapter

·        Celebrate the differences of the most incredible Human Beings from height extremes to superlative seniors and awesome anatomy

·        Take on the grown-ups with records just for under 16s and the Young Achievers proving age is no barrier in the Kids Zone

·        Cheer on the world’s greatest athletes – including soccer GOAT Lionel Messi, WNBA star Caitlin Clark, Tour de France legend Mark Cavendish and more – as we run through the latest year in Sports  

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Publication Date: 2025-08-26
Format: Hardback
Pages: 256
Publisher: Guinness World Records Limited

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