Guinness Glory: Zeeshan Mehsud Makes History with 126 High Knees Record

Bilal Hussain

Islamabad: Pakistani mixed martial artist, Zeeshan Mehsud, has made history by securing a Guinness World Record, shattering the previous record of 100 high knees in just 30 seconds with an impressive 126 high knees in the same time frame.

Mehsud is the first global athlete to achieve this remarkable feat.

Zeeshan Mehsud, already a prominent figure in the South Asian amateur MMA rankings, is also renowned for being the younger brother of Irfan Mehsud, a distinguished winner of the President’s Awards, who himself holds an astounding 80 Guinness World Records. Remarkably, Irfan Mehsud’s coaching prowess has led 15 of his students to earn their own Guinness World Records, and his club has collectively secured a remarkable 113 Guinness World Records.

Hailing from South Waziristan in the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan, Zeeshan Mehsud expressed his dedication to his nation and his desire to continue setting records in the future in a heartfelt video message. He is currently deeply immersed in preparations for the upcoming Behrin Asian MMA Fights and has expressed his eagerness to participate in this competition if sponsored.

Mehsud attributes his success and inspiration to his elder brother and coach, Irfan Mehsud, who played a pivotal role in his training journey, ultimately enabling him to achieve this remarkable milestone.

As a message to the youth of Pakistan, Zeeshan Mehsud encourages hard work and emphasizes the importance of improving Pakistan’s positive global image. He is filled with delight at being recognized as a unique and accomplished figure at the global level and hopes to serve as an inspiration for others to reach new heights.