Most bungy jumps in 24 hours-world record attempt
by Mike Heard
AUCKLAND , New Zealand--A New Zealander
will try to break the world record for the most bungy jumps
in 24 hours on the Auckland Harbour Bridge next month.
Photo:
Mike Heard who will attempt the world record for the most
bungy jumps in 24 hours when he throws himself off Auckland
Harbour Bridge next month. (enlarge
photo)
Mike Heard, proud ginga and Bungy Jumping
nut, will attempt to Bungy in to Guinness World Records™ from
6am, Friday 15 August beneath the Auckland Harbour Bridge
from the AJ Hackett Bungy pod.
Mike’s love of the sport is the central reason
for the attempt. “I’d like to see more people giving it a
go. Bungy Jumping shouldn’t be one of those sports that you
try once just to “cross off your list of things to do before
you die” - people should try it once and then try it again
and again and again” said Mike. South African Bill Boshoff, who performed
101 bungy jumps in 14 hours and 23 minutes in 2002, currently
holds the record.
Mr Heard, who has already notched up 50 jumps, is keen
for others to give it a go.
"Bungy jumping shouldn't be one of those sports you
try once just to give to do before you die - people should
try it once and then try it again and again and again!"
Strict guidelines will be observed, including the presence
of an official to witness the jumps. Mr Heard hopes to raise
for Cure Kids charity.
AJ Hackett Bungy - Auckland has been working very
closely with Mike to make sure his health is up to scratch
and that he’s ready to smash the world record.
Mike’s attempt will also support Kids Can charity and
is supported by the team at A J Hackett, The Rock and Demon
Energy. You can show your support for Mike’s jump by donating
to Kids Can – with 100% of the money raised being donated
to Cure Kids.
The current record for the 'Most Bungy Jumps in
24 hours' is held by Bill Boshoff (South Africa) who performed
101 Bungy Jumps in 14 hr 23 min at Bloukrans River Bridge,
South Africa, on 10 May 2002. Mike Heard - AJ Hackett Bungy Auckland
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