Athletes set Guinness World Records using human catapult in Slovenia

On November 5, 2026, Spanish athlete Dani Román and French athlete Fred Fugen successfully set two Guinness World Records by launching themselves from a massive custom-built human catapult. The stunt took place inside the 360-meter chimney of the Trbovlje Power Station in Trbovlje, Slovenia, which is recognized as the tallest chimney in Europe.

The launch system measured 60 meters in length and propelled the two athletes vertically from 0 to 180 km/h in just 2.15 seconds. After reaching the peak of their trajectory, experiencing a brief moment of weightlessness, the athletes deployed their parachutes and landed safely. The project established a record for the highest altitude achieved by a human catapult, with Dani Román reaching 100.36 meters from the launch point.

This extreme stunt gained official recognition for its unique combination of athletic precision and architectural engineering. The participants utilized the industrial environment of the power station to execute their flight, marking a significant milestone in extreme sports performance.