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58-Year-Old Grandmother Sets New Female World Record for Longest Plank

DonnaJean Wilde held a plank for 4 hours, 30 minutes, and 11 seconds, surpassing the previous record by over 10 minutes.

  • DonnaJean Wilde, a 58-year-old from Alberta, Canada, broke the women's world record for the longest plank.
  • Wilde has been incorporating planks into her daily routine for 12 years, initially starting after a wrist injury.
  • The record attempt was witnessed by her family and students at the school where she was a former vice principal.
  • Wilde prepared for the record by planking up to six hours daily, split into sessions.
  • She attributes her success to focusing on breathing, staying calm, and maintaining form during the challenge.
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