Top of the world: Athlete creates world record for 100-meter slackline walk

Shi Hailin, an athlete from China, must have felt on top of the world, quite literally as he claimed the Guinness World Record for the fastest 100 m slackline walk. But the impressive part about this walk is that he did it in just 1 minute 14.198 seconds.

The Guinness World Record said Hailin did the bold stunt 1,600 m above sea level at the Guanyindang camp in Mount Wugong in Pingxiang province of China.

Hailin walked for more than 222 meters on a wobbly rope that was way up high between two hills. He was also timed while he walked a distance of 100 meters on that rope.

Shi Hailin broke the previous 2016 record achieved by Lucas Milliard

Hailin beat a record that was set in 2016 by Lucas Milliard from France. Lucas had completed the challenge in 1 minute and 59.73 seconds, but 31-year-old Chinese was even faster!

While speaking to Guinness World Records.com, Hailin said that he hopes to draw more attention to this aerial sport through his attempt.

Social media users' react to Shi Hailin's world record

As internet users came across the video of Hailin balancing his way out on the rope, they were impressed by it. Several social media users reacted by saying that this man can balance any country's economy and budget.

Others reacted by saying that this is pure talent.

It is also worth taking note that Hailin developed a passion for this sport in 2016 and has emerged as a leading athlete.

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