Author Archives: Shirley
First Wushu World Champions
The Singapore trio of Tao Yi Jun, Tay Yu Juan and Emily Sin clinched the duilian title at the World Wushu Championships in Turkey in Oct 2011. Duilian is a choreographed form of fighting for 2 or 3 exponents, using either bare-hands or with weapons. Read More »
Fastest 218-km Ultra-Marathon Runner (Male)
Yong Yuen Cheng ran 218 km in a time of 31 hr 28 min 51 sec at the Run Round Singapore event from 27-28 Mar 2010. The event was organised by NTU to commemorate its 55th anniversary. Read More »
Most Number Of People Doing Synchronised Push-Ups & Sit Ups
The 2nd Singapore Infantry Brigade celebrated its 46th anniversary on 21 Nov 2014 and set two records on that day. 720 servicemen started off doing 46 push-ups simultaneously to the call by a commander. After a short break, the same people worked in pairs to do 46 sit-ups. The two records were achieved at Mandai Hill Camp. Read More »
Largest Display Of Paper Carnation Flowers
On 23 Nov 2014, Marine Parade GRC, Potong Pasir and Mountbatten SMCs organised a lunch gathering at Qian Xi Restaurant to celebrate Grandparents’ Day. At the back of the stage, 4,709 folded paper carnation flowers were displayed on a board measuring 2.1m by 2.4m as a backdrop. They were folded by many senior citizens from the different constituencies. The idea was ... Read More »
Largest Gathering Of People With Purple Hair
The Purple Parade is a movement that supports the inclusion and celebrates the abilities of persons with special needs. At their carnival held at Hong Lim Park on 15 Nov 2014, a booth was set up to offer temporary hair colour. 280 people had at least one-third of their hair sprayed purple to show their support for the special needs ... Read More »
