In a thunder‑clap performance at Bogota’s National Sports Hall, Nestor Santiago Gonzalez Valero defied gravity, holding a single‑arm handstand for 1 minute 54.50 seconds, eclipsing the previous world mark.
The clock ticked past the 1:48.61 barrier that had stood since 2023, when American Joel Herzfeld set the benchmark. Valero’s final 6.39 seconds of the record was a frantic sprint, as his arm muscles burned, yet his balance never wavered.
Guinness World Records tweeted congratulations, calling it a testament to "discipline and perseverance." Valero, who grew up in a small town near Medellín, said the record is "a proud moment for Colombia and a sign that hard work pays off."
The new record places Colombia on the world fitness map, inviting other athletes to aim higher and sparking interest in strength‑endurance disciplines across the continent.
Valero plans to compete in the upcoming South American Fitness Circuit, targeting a world title in the combined strength category.