India, May 20 -- Paul Budline of New Jersey has set a new Guinness World Record as the oldest man to perform a handstand at the age of 74 years and 145 days, underscoring that age is no barrier to physical achievement.

Having practised handstands since his teenage years, Budline maintains a disciplined fitness regimen encompassing aerobics, cycling, weightlifting, and handstands. His commitment to fitness has remained steadfast over the decades, interrupted only briefly by the COVID-19 lockdowns and a hip surgery at age 70.

"I totally lost the ability to do a handstand and could barely get my legs to a 45-degree angle. It seemed hopeless at age 70, but I was determined to keep trying every day and eventually got it back," Budline recall...