Ashrita Fur
American world record holder for the most world record holder
About Ashrita Fur
Born 1954. Ashrita Fur is an American and Indian poet and circus performer.
Ashrita Furman (born Keith Furman, September 16, 1954) is an American Guinness World Records record-breaker. As of 2023, Furman has set more than 700 official Guinness Records and currently holds over 200 records, thus holding the Guinness world record for the most Guinness world records. He has been breaking records since 1979.
Life and records Early life Furman was born in 1954 in Brooklyn, New York. He was fascinated with the Guinness Book of World Records as a child but never thought he could ever break a record since he was very unathletic. In April 2009 Furman became the first person to hold 100 Guinness world records at once.
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Who is Ashrita Fur?
American world record holder for the most world record holder
When was Ashrita Fur born?
Ashrita Fur was born on 16 September 1954 in Brooklyn.
What is Ashrita Fur's occupation?
Ashrita Fur is a poet and circus performer.
What nationality is Ashrita Fur?
Ashrita Fur is American and Indian.
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