Egyptian swimmer Omar Sayed Shaaban has entered the Guinness Book of Records by achieving the highest jump out of water using a monofin, as shown in a clip on Al Arabiya TV.
WORLD RECORD: Omar Sayed Shaaban, from Egypt, holds the Guinness World Record for the "highest jump out of water while wearing a monofin". pic.twitter.com/3NQiHkXptK
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During the video, Shaaban talked about his ability to jump 2.3 meters (7ft 11.8in) using a monofin, breaking the previous record of two meters held by three swimmers – two Italian and one Egyptian.
According to the video, Shaaban aspires to be the fastest swimmer in the world, with this achievement being just the beginning of his journey to achieving other world titles.
A video of Shaaban breaking the record can be viewed here.
WORLD RECORD: A 21-year-old man from Egypt holds the Guinness World Record for the "highest jump out of water while wearing a monofin". Get to know Omar Sayed Shaaban. pic.twitter.com/DMlAuTNc60
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According to Guinness World Records, Shaaban is a civil engineering student from Ismailia. He trains three times per day and currently holds the title for second fastest swimmer in the world (junior division).
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