The Guinness World Records (GWR) announced on Thursday (June 29)&nbsp;that a 39-year-old French firefighter has set a new record for the “fastest full body burn 100 m sprint without oxygen”. The new record was set by Jonathan Vero, also described as the “human torch",&nbsp;who ran a full body burn 100-metre sprint without oxygen. 
 
Two records in one attempt

The GWR took to Twitter to make the announcement and said that Vero not only set the record for the “fastest full body burn 100 metre sprint without oxygen” which he completed in 17 seconds but also the “farthest distance ran in full body burn” at 272.25 metres.&nbsp; 
 
Disclaimer: This stunt has been performed by a trained professional under supervision. Please do not attempt to copy or re-create as it could lead to serious injuries and be potentially fatal.

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The French firefighter wearing a protective suit ran 272.25 metres while he was on fire and also broke the previously set record of 204.23 metres.&nbsp;

Additionally, while doing so, Vero also broke the fastest full body burn 100-metre&nbsp;sprint without oxygen at 17 seconds breaking the previously set record of 24.58 seconds.&nbsp;

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Vero officially attempted the record-breaking run in his hometown of Haubourdin, France, as he wanted to do it in “the city that saw me grow up,” on the same athletics track which he trained on in his youth, he told GWR.&nbsp;

Previously set records in the category

Notably, both the previous records were set by British escapologist and stunt performer Antony Britton back in 2017 at Huddersfield, West Yorkshire surrounded by a crowd of people in a stadium.&nbsp;

It is also worth noting that while people might think who would want to set themselves on fire and run to break a world record it has actually been described by the GWR as a “highly competitive” category with records set by seven people since 2009.&nbsp;

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Vero also covered three times more distance than British amateur stuntman Keith Malcolm who first set the record 14 years ago, according to the GWR.&nbsp; 
 
‘Pushing the limits’: Who is Jonathan Vero?

French fighter and professional stuntman, Vero told Guinness World Records he’s “always had a passion for fire,” and “never stopped playing with it” ever since he was a child. It was also his childhood dream to achieve a Guinness World Records title.&nbsp;

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The professional stuntman also spoke about how he attempted these records because he enjoys “pushing the limits.” According to GWR, Vero also performs at fire shows which include stunts like fire juggling, fire eating, and the “human torch” (setting his whole body ablaze).&nbsp;

Speaking about the preparation for the newly broken record, Vero said that he just spent three months preparing for the record-breaking run, focused on training his “endurance, explosiveness, and breathing". 
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The Guinness World Records (GWR) announced on Thursday (June 29) that a 39-year-old French firefighter has set a new record for the “fastest full body burn 100 m sprint without oxygen”.

The Guinness World Records (GWR) announced on Thursday (June 29) that a 39-year-old French firefighter has set a new record for the “fastest full body burn 100 m sprint without oxygen”. The new record was set by Jonathan Vero, also described as the “human torch", who ran a full body burn 100-metre sprint without oxygen. Two records in one attempt The GWR took to Twitter to make the announcement and said that Vero not only set the record for the “fastest full body burn 100 metre sprint without oxygen” which he completed in 17 seconds but also the “farthest distance ran in full body burn” at 272.25 metres. Disclaimer: This stunt has been performed by a trained professional under supervision. Please do not attempt to copy or re-create as it could lead to serious injuries and be potentially fatal. New record: The fastest full body burn 100 m sprint without oxygen - 17 seconds by Jonathan Vero (France) Jonathan also set the record for the farthest distance ran in full body burn during this attempt at 272.25 metres! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/J0QJsPNkPf — Guinness World Records (@GWR) June 29, 2023 × The French firefighter wearing a protective suit ran 272.25 metres while he was on fire and also broke the previously set record of 204.23 metres. Additionally, while doing so, Vero also broke the fastest full body burn 100-metre sprint without oxygen at 17 seconds breaking the previously set record of 24.58 seconds. ALSO READ | Spanish man sprints 100 metres in high heels, sets new world record Vero officially attempted the record-breaking run in his hometown of Haubourdin, France, as he wanted to do it in “the city that saw me grow up,” on the same athletics track which he trained on in his youth, he told GWR. Previously set records in the category Notably, both the previous records were set by British escapologist and stunt performer Antony Britton back in 2017 at Huddersfield, West Yorkshire surrounded by a crowd of people in a stadium. It is also worth noting that while people might think who would want to set themselves on fire and run to break a world record it has actually been described by the GWR as a “highly competitive” category with records set by seven people since 2009. ALSO READ | For first time, scientists ‘hear’ and ‘record’ celestial hum of gravitational waves Vero also covered three times more distance than British amateur stuntman Keith Malcolm who first set the record 14 years ago, according to the GWR. ‘Pushing the limits’: Who is Jonathan Vero? French fighter and professional stuntman, Vero told Guinness World Records he’s “always had a passion for fire,” and “never stopped playing with it” ever since he was a child. It was also his childhood dream to achieve a Guinness World Records title. ALSO READ | Explained: How protein shakes triggered a teen's tragic death and prompted calls for life-saving warnings The professional stuntman also spoke about how he attempted these records because he enjoys “pushing the limits.” According to GWR, Vero also performs at fire shows which include stunts like fire juggling, fire eating, and the “human torch” (setting his whole body ablaze). Speaking about the preparation for the newly broken record, Vero said that he just spent three months preparing for the record-breaking run, focused on training his “endurance, explosiveness, and breathing". WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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US sprinter Jim Hines, the first man to break the 10-second barrier for&nbsp;100 m, has died at the age of 76, World Athletics said on Monday.

At the 1968 US Championships in Sacramento, Hines became the first man to officially go below 10 seconds for&nbsp;100 m, running a hand-timed 9.9 sec.

Later that year, in winning the 1968 Olympic&nbsp;100 m&nbsp;gold medal at altitude in Mexico City, Hines lowered the world record to an electronic timing of 9.95 sec.

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Remarkably, that record stood for 15 years – the longest of any men’s&nbsp;100 m&nbsp;world record in the fully automatic era.

It was finally broken by another American, Calvin Smith, in 1983 with 9.93 sec, also at altitude.

Hines, the son of a construction worker, was born in Dumas, Arkansas, in September 1946, but was raised in Oakland, California.&nbsp;

His early passion was for baseball but athletics coach Jim Coleman spotted his talent for sprinting and by the time Hines was 17, he already ranked among the top 20 in the world over 100 yards.

He attended Texas Southern University and his first podium finish in the US Championships came in 1965 when he came second in the 200 m.

At the Mexico Olympics he led home Lennox Miller of Jamaica and Charles Greene in the&nbsp;100 m, setting the new world record.

Hines added another Olympic gold medal -- and world record -- when he anchored the USA to gold in the 4x100m relay in 38.24.

Soon after the Olympics, burglars broke into his home in Houston and stole his gold medals. But after placing an advert in his local newspaper appealing for the medals to be returned, they were posted back to him in a plain brown envelope.

Hines retired from athletics at the end of 1968 and went on to play in the NFL for the Miami Dolphins and Kansas City Chiefs.

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US sprinter Jim Hines, the first man to break the 10-second barrier for 100 m, has died at the age of 76, World Athletics said on Monday. At the 1968 US Championships in Sacramento, Hines became the first man to officially go below 10 seconds for 100 m, running a hand-timed 9.

US sprinter Jim Hines, the first man to break the 10-second barrier for 100 m, has died at the age of 76, World Athletics said on Monday. At the 1968 US Championships in Sacramento, Hines became the first man to officially go below 10 seconds for 100 m, running a hand-timed 9.9 sec. Later that year, in winning the 1968 Olympic 100 m gold medal at altitude in Mexico City, Hines lowered the world record to an electronic timing of 9.95 sec. Also Read: French Open 2023: Casper Ruud beats Nicolas Jarry to enter last 8, Ons Jabeur reaches quarters Remarkably, that record stood for 15 years – the longest of any men’s 100 m world record in the fully automatic era. It was finally broken by another American, Calvin Smith, in 1983 with 9.93 sec, also at altitude. Hines, the son of a construction worker, was born in Dumas, Arkansas, in September 1946, but was raised in Oakland, California. His early passion was for baseball but athletics coach Jim Coleman spotted his talent for sprinting and by the time Hines was 17, he already ranked among the top 20 in the world over 100 yards. He attended Texas Southern University and his first podium finish in the US Championships came in 1965 when he came second in the 200 m. At the Mexico Olympics he led home Lennox Miller of Jamaica and Charles Greene in the 100 m, setting the new world record. Hines added another Olympic gold medal -- and world record -- when he anchored the USA to gold in the 4x100m relay in 38.24. Soon after the Olympics, burglars broke into his home in Houston and stole his gold medals. But after placing an advert in his local newspaper appealing for the medals to be returned, they were posted back to him in a plain brown envelope. Hines retired from athletics at the end of 1968 and went on to play in the NFL for the Miami Dolphins and Kansas City Chiefs. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

US sprinter Jim Hines, first to break 10-second barrier in 100m, dies

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