Aussie Sets World Record for Underpants Speed Dressing
Brisbane resident Nicholas Manning achieved his childhood dream of setting a Guinness World Record. After six months of dedicated training, he broke two records with his incredible speed for putting on underpants.
By Beth Snider · December 31, 2023
Guinness World Records showcases feats of strength, speed, and endurance that often take center stage. However, the latest addition to the record books comes from speed in putting on undergarments. Nicholas Manning, a resident of Brisbane, Australia, recently achieved the distinction of the “Fastest Time To Put on 10 Pairs of Underpants.” Manning’s journey to this record involved months of training, realizing a childhood dream in a most unexpected fashion statement.
From a young age, Nicholas aspired to see his name immortalized in the Guinness Book of World Records. Little did he know that his path to record-breaking glory would involve the indispensable undergarment. Choosing the feat of “Fastest Time To Put on 10 Pairs of Underpants,” Manning set out on a mission that combined dreams with a dash of humor.
Breaking a world record is no laughing matter, even when it involves underpants. His journey began with six months of dedicated practice to develop and refine the technique that would catapult him into the record books. His commitment to perfecting the art of rapid underpants donning went beyond mere speed, focusing on precision and efficiency.
His training came to fruition in Queensland on July 1, 2023, leaving witnesses and GWR officials in awe, achieving the title with a remarkable time of 13.03 seconds. However, Manning wasn’t content with just one world record, he also secured the title of “Most Underpants Pulled on in 30 Seconds,” managing to don an impressive 23 pairs of underwear in half a minute, using balance, speed, and precision.
In an interview, Manning revealed that the satisfaction of achieving not one but two Guinness World Records titles was beyond his wildest imagination. Looking at his Facebook posts, a third GWR should be coming soon as he recently posted a video for achieving a “New World Record for most underpants worn in one minute”, he is putting his skill to good use in maximizing his talent to secure more titles.
In 2016 Nick started a Kickstarter campaign for his goal of GWR, part of his story reads “I’ve always dreamt of setting a world record, even though I’m not exceptionally tall, short, overweight, or skilled at solving Rubik’s cubes. However, my inspiration struck when I came across the category “Most underpants worn in five minutes” in an old Guinness World Record book, sparking the question: Could I beat it?” Looks like he captured that dream and more just 7 years later!
Nick Manning, a writer, traveler, and avid gamer experienced a life-changing transformation during his first overseas trip as a young adult. Armed with a degree in Business and Communications, he has worked with guided tours in 15 countries, traveled extensively, advised tour start-ups across three continents, is the author of a Tour Guide book, and after becoming a father, co-authored “Navigating the First Six Weeks” with his wife.