Texas woman breaks 10-year-old world record for widest tongue

A Texas woman, Brittany Lacayo, has made headlines by setting a new Guinness World Record for the widest tongue (female). Brittany has a tongue that measures an incredible 7.90 cm (3.11 in) at its widest point. This achievement ends a record that had remained unchallenged for 10 years.

Decade-old record surpassed

Before Brittany’s remarkable feat, the title of the world’s widest tongue belonged to Emily Schlenker, whose tongue measured 7.33 cm (2.89 in). For a decade, no one had come close to breaking this record—until now. Brittany's accomplishment surpasses Emily's, earning her a place in the Guinness World Records.

Brittany Lacayo from the USA has been verified as having the world's widest tongue at 7.90 cm (3.11 in) 😝 pic.twitter.com/32UqA7lj4U — Guinness World Records (@GWR) August 15, 2024

Brittany had always been aware that her tongue was larger than average. It was often the subject of playful teasing among her family and friends. However, it wasn’t until her best friend showed her a video of Emily Schlenker, the previous record holder, that Brittany began to think her tongue might be the widest in the world. Inspired by this, she decided to measure her tongue and was surprised to find that she had set a new world record.

Other unique tongue records

Brittany’s record isn’t the only unusual tongue-related achievement recognised by Guinness. The record for the widest tongue (male) belongs to Brian Thompson, whose tongue measures 8.88 cm (3.49 in).

Meanwhile, the world’s longest tongue belongs to Nick Stoeberl, measuring3.97 inches from tip to teeth. Nick has even found a unique way to use his long tongue as he paints with it.

These records show just how diverse and unexpected human achievements can be. Whether it’s the width or the length, tongues have proven to be a surprising source of world records.

(With inputs from agencies)