A New Zealand mother has officially earned a Guinness World Record for completing a 100-meter run barefoot on a LEGO track, proving that determination and a high pain tolerance can go hand in hand.
Gabrielle Wall, a mother of two, clocked in at 24.75 seconds during her record-setting run earlier this year. The feat recently gained widespread attention after Guinness World Records shared a video of the attempt on Instagram, where it quickly racked up over 9 million views.
The challenge was no ordinary race. Wall had to sprint across a LEGO track built from 661 pounds of the famously painful toy bricks. The track was assembled with support from Imagination Station, a New Zealand-based charity that runs LEGO-based educational programs.
While many on social media joked about the unusual achievement—some citing it as “proof moms will do anything for a day off”—Wall said the run held deeper meaning. She added the challenge to her personal bucket list following a health scare in 2022.
“I am proud to have pushed myself to new limits,” Wall told Guinness World Records, calling the experience both “unforgettable” and fulfilling.
The LEGO track, known for its sharp edges and unforgiving texture, has long been a source of comedic frustration for parents. But in Wall’s case, it became the stage for a global record that combined parenting pain with athletic grit.
Despite jokes calling her “psychotic” in comment sections, Wall’s run on the LEGO track is now officially one for the history books.
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