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Detroit Man Breaks Guinness World Record with 11,578-Pound Rubber Band Ball
- Claude P. Moore began his rubber band ball project in 2015, starting with two rubber bands.
- Over eleven years, he built the ball to an impressive 11,578 pounds, surpassing the previous record.
- The record was confirmed in August 2026 by Guinness World Records during an official measurement.
- Friends and family supported him throughout this extensive journey, helping transport the enormous ball.
- The previous record was broken, establishing Moore's creation as the largest rubber band ball in the world.
Articles (3)
The Times of India·
Detroit man turns two rubber bands into 11,578-pound ball, breaking Guinness World Record after 11 years
The Times of India·
Detroit man's rubber band ball weighs 11,578 pounds, breaks Guinness record
United Press International·
Watch: Detroit man's 11,578-pound rubber band ball is the world's largest