Egyptian swimmer takes the art of leaping out of water to new heights
- 3 years ago
Egyptian swimmer Omar Sayed Shaaban soared to success when he set a new record for the highest jump out of water while wearing a monofin.
The 21-year-old from Ismailia reached the unusual event's new best height when he made a spectacular leap of 7 feet 11 inches (2.3 meters), according to Guinness World Records.
A monofin is a single fin that fits over both feet.
Guinness World Records showcased Shaaban's achievement Thursday in a TikTok post.
Shaaban powered past a record held since 2011 by three men, Italy's Cesare Fumarola and Stefano Figini and Egypt's Soliman Sayed, who each managed jumps of 6 feet 6 inches (2 meters).
Shaaban's jump took place at an Egyptian Diving and Lifesaving Federation event in Cairo in November.
Shaaban is also one of the world's fastest underwater sprinters.
The 21-year-old from Ismailia reached the unusual event's new best height when he made a spectacular leap of 7 feet 11 inches (2.3 meters), according to Guinness World Records.
A monofin is a single fin that fits over both feet.
Guinness World Records showcased Shaaban's achievement Thursday in a TikTok post.
Shaaban powered past a record held since 2011 by three men, Italy's Cesare Fumarola and Stefano Figini and Egypt's Soliman Sayed, who each managed jumps of 6 feet 6 inches (2 meters).
Shaaban's jump took place at an Egyptian Diving and Lifesaving Federation event in Cairo in November.
Shaaban is also one of the world's fastest underwater sprinters.