Guinness World Records 2024 winners include Tommy the world's tallest steer, an enormous haul of Care Bears and a woman who did 13 horseback standing jumps in just 30 seconds

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The world's tallest steer, an enormous haul of Care Bears memorabilia and a woman who did thirteen horseback standing jumps in 30 seconds are among those who have picked up a Guinness World Record gong for 2024. 

A total of 2,638 records are in the latest edition of the book, which features more than 80 per cent of new and updated records.   

Among those are 13-year-old Tommy the steer from Massachusetts, who is 6ft 1in tall. 

The purebred Brown Swiss's owner, Fred, described him as a 'gentle giant' and is strictly a pet. He wolfs down 13kg of dry grain and 31kg of hay – the combined equivalent weight of a baby hippopotamus – and guzzles between 114 to 151 litres of water every day.

The mammoth steer amassed a TikTok following since the pandemic and one of these followers tipped him to be potentially the tallest in the world.

Tommy the steer and his owner, Fred. The giant purebred Brown Swiss measures 6ft 1in tall. Fred describes him as a 'gentle giant' 

Tommy, who is strictly a pet, guzzles down a staggering 13kg of dry grain and 31kg of hay - the equivalent of a hippopotamus

The giant purebred Brown Swiss also drinks 30 to 40 gallons of water every day

Tommy and Fred are among 2,638 records in this year's edition, of which 80 per cent are either new or updated

American Nicholas Cherrywood is also listed for having the largest collection of Care Bears 

Cherrywood's collection of Care Bears includes a massive haul of 1,234 items

Tom Enoch, 18, from Leamington Spa, who has Down's syndrome, holds 24 fitness related Guinness World Records titles under the publication's impairment classifications

American Nicholas Cherrywood is also listed for having the largest collection of Care Bears with a haul of 1,234 items.   

While Dane Amanda Staalsoe bagged two records for doing thirteen standing jumps on horseback in 30 seconds, and five scissor transitions on horseback in 30 seconds.   

Simeon Graham, 15, from Birmingham, has achieved three Guinness World Records titles for the most juggling catches in one minute, with five, six and seven objects.

He has been juggling since he was seven years old and was inspired by his record-breaking juggling idols to make records of his own. 

Tom Enoch, 18, from Leamington Spa, who has Down's syndrome, holds 24 fitness-related Guinness World Records titles under the publication's impairment classifications. 

He completed 25 squats in 30 seconds to achieve the record for the most squats done in this time and lifted 275 kilograms to win the record for the most weight squat lifted in 30 seconds. 

During lockdown Mr Enoch, who will soon be qualified as a fitness coach, set up online fitness class 'TomFit' which he continues to teach online five times a week and at his after-school club. 

Dane Amanda Staalsoe bagged two records for doing thirteen standing jumps on horseback in 30 seconds, and five scissor transitions on horseback in 30 seconds

Amir Menendez, 14, from California is the proud owner of the largest afro on a male, which is over 19cm high and more than 24cm wide

Simeon Graham, 15, from Birmingham, has achieved three Guinness World Records titles for the most juggling catches in one minute, with five, six and seven objects

Sidakdeep Chahal, from India, has made it into the prestigious book for having the longest hair on a teenager, measuring 4ft 3in

Melody Donchet, from France, achieved the female record for the most touches of a football with the soles in one minute by doing 227 touches

Mia Peterson, 16, from California, achieved the most people barani flipped over from a quarter pipe on roller skates (12)

Tian Rui, from China, built the tallest house of cards in one hour (27 levels), eight hours (50 levels), and 12 hours (50 levels)

The Guinness World Records title for the largest gathering of people dressed as astronauts (940) was achieved in Repton, Abu Dhabi

Ginny MacColl swung into the record books for competing as the oldest competitive ninja athlete at the age of 70 years and 90 days

Grace Good, from America, also picked up a record for the most fire hoops being spun simultaneously (8)

Tom Enoch, 18, from Leamington Spa, who has Down's syndrome, holds 24 fitness related Guinness World Records titles under the publication's impairment classifications

Ginny MacColl, 71, from the US, started competing in ninja tournaments several years ago and now holds the record for the oldest female competitive ninja athlete.

Amir Menendez, 14, from California is the proud owner of the largest afro on a male, which is over 19 centimetres high and more than 24 centimetres wide. 

This year, over 30,000 applicants submitted their achievements.

But only 2,638 records were selected for this year's edition. 

The annual collection of records has run since 1955, when it was first inspired by the question 'What's the fastest game bird in Europe?'

Its 74th edition is themed around water with a number of records celebrated, including those set by impressive marine creatures, adventurous sailors and record-breaking lakes, rivers and icescapes. 

Over 80 per cent of the records included this year are either new or updated. 

Craig Glenday, the editor in chief at Guinness World Records, said: 'Only a small percentage of claims have made it through the selection process, so the 2,638 records featured in the book really are the cream of this year's crop. 

'I say it every year, but it's the best edition yet.' 

Other record holders include Melody Donchet, from France, who achieved the female record for the most touches of a football with the soles in one minute by doing 227 touches. 

The 2024 edition of Guinness World Records is the final instalment with a cover created by artist Rod Hunt. 

The underwater-inspired cover reflects the edition's theme, 'Blue Planet'. 

Guinness World Records 2024 (RRP: £22.00) is available for purchase in stores and online from September 14 2023.