Overview
- Guinness World Records recognized Ann Crile Esselstyn, 90, for a 2:52 dead hang, surpassing the 2024 mark set by 81-year-old Annie Judis.
- A dead hang measures how long someone can hold their body weight from a bar, and her attempt was timed and witnessed to meet Guinness rules.
- Her first try was tossed out over a foot kick that could have broken the rules, and her second attempt reached 2:52.
- She began focused work in February with her son Rip coaching her daily over video to build grip and endurance.
- Esselstyn said the title surprised her and hinted she may try to go longer, adding that she hopes her story encourages older people to keep moving.