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Donna Jean Wilde sets a new world record in the abdominal plank
Donna Jean Wilde, 58, set a new Guinness World Record: “The Longest Female Abdominal Plank” and achieved it in 4 hours, 30 minutes and 11 seconds in the women’s category. The woman lives in Alberta, Canada and is a mother of five children and grandmother of 12 grandchildren. The new winner was not alone while she tried to break the record, but her family accompanied her during the four hours of the challenge.
Wilde managed to beat fellow Canadian Dana Glowacka’s previous abdominal plank record by ten minutes. That record had been set in 2019. She spent more than four hours doing a core strengthening exercise that involves maintaining a position similar to that of a push-up for as long as possible. This exercise works several muscle groups and to perform it correctly, it is essential to keep your body straight from head to heels and contract the muscles of the abdominal area throughout the entire time.
He remained in the plank position for 4 hours, 30 minutes and 11 seconds (Video Capture)
Donna Jean discovered her passion and skill for ironing approximately ten years ago, after breaking her wrist. Wilde looked for a way to stay active and found that the abdominal plank was feasible with her injury and also provided the cardiovascular workout she desired. This discovery, which began as a temporary solution, transformed into a discipline that would lead her to set a world record.
Wilde experienced moments of intense difficulty, especially during the final hours, as he attempted the record. “The last hour was the hardest, just staying focused and in shape,” the new record holder said. This final stage tested her physical ability and her mental strength.
Wilde’s preparation and performance in this challenge reflect an exceptional level of dedication and training. Despite the adversities faced during the attempt, which included pain in her elbows and quads caused by strain, her determination remained unwavering.
“My elbows hurt a lot. I was very worried about losing shape, and I think that’s why my quads hurt, because she was so tense,” Wilde said of the complications she faced as she sought to achieve the record. The woman explained that she focused on: “Breathe, stay calm and not shake.”
Wilde broke the world record at an Alberta high school, where Wilde served as vice principal before retiring. The achievement was supervised by Tina Shi, official jury of the Guinness World Records, to ensure its validity and thus include it in the famous book of records.
Wilde rediscovered his passion for ironing after a wrist injury (Video Capture)
“When we were kids, every time we woke up, our mom had already run six kilometers. And that just progressed,” said Ray Wilde, one of Donna Jean’s sons.
Donna Jean decided to continue her college education approximately 20 years ago to pursue a master’s degree. “She mastered everything in the plank position,” said her daughter Laura Stevenson.
While Wilde was at university, he developed transverse myelitis, an inflammatory disease that affects the spinal cord and is characterized by symptoms such as pain, muscle weakness, paralysis, altered sensations, and, in some cases, bladder and bowel dysfunctions.
Wilde’s resilience is all the more admirable given his chronic pain in his hands, arms, and broken wrist, an additional challenge he faced with remarkable bravery. In the words of Randy, her husband, this chronic pain condition only strengthened her resilience and determination to successfully complete the challenge.
The Guinness World Record shows the outstanding physical ability of Donna Jean Wilde and is also an inspiration for people of all ages. This feat is now recorded in the history of sport and physical endurance.
