Elon Musk recently reposted a video of an Indian athlete, Vispy Kharadi, who set a Guinness World Record for the "longest duration holding Hercules pillars (male)" in Surat, Gujarat. Kharadi showcased extraordinary strength by holding the pillars for two minutes and 10.75 seconds. The Hercules pillars, which stand 123 inches tall and have a 20.5-inch diameter, weighed 166.7 kg and 168.9 kg. This incredible feat was recorded by Guinness and added to their official world records. In the viral video, Kharadi is seen gripping two short pillars inspired by Greek architecture, holding them for over two minutes, displaying phenomenal endurance. Impressed by the feat, Musk reshared the video from the Guinness World Records's official X account. Watch the video here: Longest duration holding Hercules pillars (male) 💪⏱️ 2 mins 10.75 seconds by @VispyKharadi 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/JxFFSU4xGv — Guinness World Records (@GWR) March 13, 2025 The video garnered over 16 million views and won plaudits from several social media users, with one saying, "Strongest Indian in all of India." Another user commented, "Meanwhile my arms shake after bringing in all the groceries." "Whoa, he looks like he came out of Street Fighter," a third user said. In response to the Tesla CEO's repost, Kharadi expressed his joy on X. "It was indeed a good surprise when I got to know that @elonmusk shared my Guinness World Record Video on X. Feeling so happy and on cloud 9. Moreover it gives me immense pride that an Indian is being praised worldwide in the field of strength. @narendramodi," he wrote. It was indeed a good surprise when I got to know that @elonmusk shared my Guinness World Record Video on X. Feeling so happy and on cloud 9. Moreover it gives me immense pride that an Indian is being praised worldwide in the field of strength. @narendramodi pic.twitter.com/EmAw0viG2a — Vispy Kharadi (@VispyKharadi) March 13, 2025 As per his X bio, Kharadi is a multiple black belt holder and has set 13 Guinness World Records. He also trains Border Security Force (BSF) Commandos in unarmed combat and is a fitness expert. Among his previous records are the most drink cans crushed by hand and the most iron bars bent with his head in one minute.
