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Guinness World Records Celebrates a Wave of Diverse New Record Holders
5/14/2026, 9:48:53 PM
Record Highlights Across Sports, Disability Innovation, and Unusual Achievements
Recently Guinness World Records confirmed five new titles: Spanish forward Ander Barrenetxea scored 14 seconds into the Copa del Rey final, setting the competition’s fastest-goal record; Chinese coach Li Fengqiang, who lost both arms as a child, recorded 25.73 seconds to put on and remove socks with his feet; American Wildine Aumoithe, at 72 cm, became the world’s shortest non-mobile woman and earned a graphic-design degree; Irish Droimeann cow Big Bertha was recognized as the oldest cow (48 years 9 months) and the most prolific producer with 39 calves.
Background: Guinness World Records’ Role
Guinness World Records verifies achievements and awards official certificates, which are sometimes delivered directly to record-holders, as illustrated by the award sent to Ander Barrenetxea after his Copa del Rey goal.
Data & Statistics
- Fastest Copa del Rey goal: 14 seconds – Ander Barrenetxea (Spain) – 18 April.
- Fastest sock-on/off with feet: 25.73 seconds – Li Fengqiang (China), age 48.
- Shortest non-mobile woman: 72 cm (2 ft 4 in) – Wildine Aumoithe (USA).
- Oldest cow and most calves: 48 years 9 months, 39 calves – Big Bertha (Ireland).
- Other recent titles include Alain Robert’s most buildings climbed, Isao Machii’s fastest 1,000 sword cuts, Garry Turner’s stretchiest skin, Marawa Ibrahim’s high-heeled roller-skate hula-hoop feats, Josef Tödtling’s longest full-body fire burn, Damian Kasprzyk’s longest ice immersion, Linsey Lindberg’s apple-crushing record, and Aaron Fotheringham’s highest wheelchair ramp jump (60 cm).
Official Statements & Responses
Guinness World Records confirmed that Ander Barrenetxea received the official Copa del Rey fastest-goal certificate at his home shortly after the match. The organization recorded Li Fengqiang’s achievement as the fastest time to put on and remove a pair of socks using the feet, noting his age of 48. Guinness World Records also listed Wildine Aumoithe’s graduation alongside her record as the world’s shortest non-mobile woman. The cow Big Bertha’s age and calf count were entered as the oldest cow and most calves produced by a single bovine.
Verbatim Quotes
- “That year changed the trajectory of my life, but it didn't take away my courage to live,” — Li Fengqiang, Sports Coach
- “I want to tell every disabled person: your life is not defined. Disability is not an obstacle; giving up is. I didn't achieve this record to show off, but to become a ‘visible role model’. If you are feeling lost or inferior right now, please remember: I can put on my socks with my feet in 22 seconds; you have hands, and you can definitely do better than me. At the same time, I hope society sees that disabled people are not objects of pity, but strivers with unlimited potential.” — Li Fengqiang
- “It feels great [to complete my studies]. Although the journey was long, it was all worth it at the end. But I feel like now I have more free time to myself.” — Wildine Aumoithe
What’s Next
Li Fengqiang says he is already training for additional foot-based records. Wildine Aumoithe plans to launch her freelance graphic-design business, The Wild Creative Co. The recent announcements underscore Guinness World Records' ongoing role in documenting achievements across sports, stunts and animal milestones.
