After several consecutive Guinness record attempts and awards, it seems that records have become the new trend for spreading Limassol’s name across the globe. Ever since 2012 and up until 2016 Limassol has gone down in Guinness history with some really impressive records. From the largest flaouna, to the most consecutive headers, this city’s residents and their achievements have been a proof for plenty of talent and artistry.

It is worth  mentioning, of course, that most of these records are connected to sports and outdoor activities. This serves as a confirmation of the fact that Limassol and its fine weather are being a constant motivation for people’s creative powers.

Let’s take a look...

2012

The largest flaouna, weighing 259.5 kg, was achieved by Carrefour (Cyprus) in Limassol, Cyprus, on 11 April 2012. The traditional Easter treat flaouna measured 2.45 m in length by 1.24 m in width.
 

2014

The most consecutive football headers by a pair is 1,013 and was achieved by two brothers, Dimos and Renos Christodoulidis in Limassol on 3 October 2014. The record was attempted at Nikos Solomonides Stadium during Move Week.

The two brothers return for a new attempt on October 19th 2016 during the annual Lemesia event in Nikos Solomonides Stadium, to beat the record set by two Swedish players.
 

2015

In May 2015, 37 year old Jamshid Turaev from Uzebkistan, permanent Limassol resident, managed to attract international interest in Limassol by setting the record for the Most rear pull ups in one minute with 23.

The athlete from Uzbekistan, father of two children, set high goals with this achievement and he returned in 2016 for an even higher score.
 

2016

In March 2016 Turaev managed another record, for himself and Limassol as well. The challenge took place in a gym in Limassol, where the athlete executed 25 pull ups just with his two fingers, within a minute.
 

On October 2, 2016, from the dock of the Old Port to the dock of Limassol molos, 280 divers, men and women, both from Cyprus and abroad formed a human chain underwater breaking the Guinness record. This new achievement aimed to highlight Limassol and Cyprus in general as a diving destination.

Divers volunteered to join together holding rope which was fastened between two docks and submerged at a depth of 5 meters, for about 10 minutes, forming a huge human chain, which is a symbol of stability and unity. The previous record was held by Italy with 174 divers.
 

Honourable mentions...

On September 2016 volunteers constructed a baby's diaper 5.05 meters long and 2.9 meters wide, claiming a place among the records.The diaper was measured and the committee of the Guinness record book is evaluating the attempt.

A few months earlier, in July of the same year, a very moving initiative for the largest chain of people holding towels, failed to enter the book. Never the less it did succeed in raising awareness regarding people with autism.