Elon Musk recently replaced a video of an Indian athlete that broke a Guinness World record for the 'longest duration of Hercules Pillars (MAN)' in Surat, Gujarat. Vispy Kharadi pushed the limits of human power by retaining the Hercules pillars for 2 minutes and 10.75 seconds. The pillars, which measure 123 inches in height with a diameter of 20.5 inches, weighed 166.7 kg and 168.9 kg. The performance was recorded by Guinness and went to their Book of World Records.
Elon Musk, impressed by this performance, has again given up the video published by the official X handle of Guinness World Record. In the clip, Mr. Kharadi sees two short pillars that are modeled on Greek architecture, known as Hercules pillars. He held the huge pillars for 2 minutes and 10.75 seconds and demonstrated his strength and endurance.
Watch the video below:
Longest duration of fixed Hercules pillars (male) ⏱️ 2 minutes 10.75 seconds @Vispispykharadi 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/jxffsu4xgv
– Guinness World Records (@GWR) March 13, 2025
Responding to Mr. Musk's repost, Mr. Kharadi went to X and said he was so happy and on Cloud 9. “It was indeed a good surprise when I learned that @elonmusk had shared my Guinness World record video on X. I felt so happy and on cloud 9.
It was indeed a good surprise when I learned to know @elonmusk Share my Guinness World Record video on X. I feel so happy and on cloud 9. Moreover, it gives me enormously proud that an Indian is being praised worldwide in the field. @Narendramodi pic.twitter.com/emaw0vig2a
– Vispy Kharadi (@vispykharadi) March 13, 2025
According to his X Bio, Mr. Kharadi is a multiple black belt holder and 13 times Guinness World Record Holder. He is also a trainer of Border Security Force (BSF) commands in unarmed fights and a fitness expert. His earlier records include most drinking cans by hand in one minute. He also has the record of most iron bars that are bent with head in a minute.
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In the meantime, the newest GWR video has viewed more than 10.9 million times and more than 74,000 likes.
Respondingly to the post, a user wrote: “Wow, congratulations what a achievement.” “He looks like a character of a video games that has been brought to life. A plume for this guy,” noted another.
“Insane grip, strength and endurance. Holding the Hercules pillars for more than 2 minutes is strength at the next level,” said a third user. “Make India proud! Congratulations @vispykharadi for an amazing performance of 160 kg of Hercules-Pilaren in each hand for 2 minutes 11 seconds! True Strength, True Inspiration!” wrote another.
“That was a great achievement,” said a user. “Congratulations to Vispy Kharadi from India for establishing a new record for holding the Hercules pillars for an impressive 2 minutes 10.75 seconds! That is incredible power and endurance!” wrote another.
