Suresh Joachim Sets New World Record

Have you ever heard of Suresh Joachim? Not many people have, but according to Wikipedia he now holds at least 58 world records; he has even broken some of his own. His achievements are documented in the Guinness Book of World Records.

In his most recent accomplishment Suresh Joachim has broken his own Guinness world record for nonstop broadcast-television watching, clocking 72 hours. He had previously set a record of 69 hours, 48 minutes, in 2005.

"I feel fine, I drank between 25 and 30 cups of coffee," Joachim said.

Joachim, a Sri Lanka native who lives in Toronto, watched three seasons of the drama series "24" featuring Kiefer Sutherland, said Swedish TV4 spokeswoman Janina Witkowski.

Joachim has set world records in dancing, bowling, running, broadcasting and even at his own marriage ceremony where the wedding featured a record 79 bridesmaids, a record 47 groomsmen, and a record 60.09 m (197 ft 1 in) long wedding bouquet, held by the bride.

One would think that Joachim was satisfied with these accomplishments......but he has set even bigger goals for himself.

“I, Suresh Joachim, am deeply disturbed and stirred by the ongoing violence and its direct impact on children. Poverty, disease and war have increased the number of suffering children and all my endeavors will be designed to help suffering children all over the world. To spread my message in World I am attempting new world records with the aim of spreading world peace and to create an awareness of suffering children.The UFFORSC (Universal Fund For Suffering Children) branch has been inaugurated in Australia, Canada for helping millions of suffering children in Asia and Africa. My ultimate aim is to carry a peace torch commencing in 2009 from Jerusalem (Jesus Birth Place) to Canada covering 54 countries including 88 major cities passing the torch to dignitaries in these countries.I will be covering 6,000 km to raise one billion dollars for my purpose.Also Suresh Joachim will submit a petition to the United Nation with million signatures to make June 24 a global cease fire day. I welcome all like-minded people to join and work for the same .”

Read more about this amazing individual at his website and sign up for video clips of his current and future attempts at setting or breaking world records.