Pogo Stick World Record Attempt
James Roumeliotis will attempt to take back the Most Consecutive Jumps on a Pogo Stick world record right here in Boston, MA to raise money and awareness for the New England Center and Home for Veterans (NECHV).
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You can watch the event unfold online as we livestream on YouTube or come by in person if you're in the Boston area.
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The current record is 88,047 bounces held by Jack Sexty of the United Kingdom in 2015. James held the record in 2013 with 70,271 bounces.
WHERE
Medal of Honor Park, South Boston
The world record attempt will take place at the entrance to Medal of Honor Park on East Broadway where the South Boston Vietnam Memorial was errected 43 years ago.
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WHEN
Saturday, September 9th, 2023
The event will start at 8:00 AM EDT. James bounces at nearly 10,500 bounces an hour and is expected to break the world record around 4:30 PM EDT.
