A 49-year-old strongman from Aruba has earned his 10th Guinness World Records title after pulling a bus weighing more than 21,000 pounds using only his neck. Egmond Molina completed the feat on January 9 by pulling a 21,737-pound bus for more than 65 feet while attached to a rope secured around his neck, Guinness World Records confirmed this week. The achievement officially gave Molina the record for the “heaviest vehicle pulled by the neck,” surpassing the previous mark of 17,769.26 pounds set by Ukrainian athlete Dmytro Hrunskyi in 2024. Guinness World Records said Molina completed the challenge under strict supervision and measurement standards required for official certification. ‘A psychological battle’ Molina described the attempt as physically painful and mentally exhausting because the rope compressed his airway throughout the challenge. “With the rope compressing my airway, I must generate force while carefully controlling my breathing under intense strain,” Molina told Guinness World Records. “It becomes a psychological battle to remain composed while the body is under severe stress,” he added. Video released by Guinness showed Molina leaning forward while slowly dragging the large vehicle across the marked distance. Spectators and officials watched closely as he completed the attempt. Strongman competitions often involve extreme pulling challenges using trucks, buses, planes and trains. However, neck-pulling records remain among the rarest because of the high physical risk involved. Sports experts say such stunts require years of conditioning focused on neck strength, breathing control and body stability. Athletes also train extensively to avoid spinal and muscular injuries. Molina now holds 10 Guinness titles The latest achievement marks Molina’s 10th Guinness World Records title and further strengthens his reputation as one of Aruba’s most unusual sporting figures. His previous records include the fastest 20-meter bus pull with one finger in 33.32 seconds and the fastest 20-meter tram pull with teeth in 39.9 seconds. He also holds records for the fastest hot water bottle burst at 2.87 seconds and the most crown cap bottles opened with both hands in 30 seconds with six bottles. Molina said he dedicates his achievements to his family and the younger generation in Aruba. “My records are a tribute to my people and my family’s enduring legacy,” he said. He also named his children, Nigel, Egmond Junior, Benjamin and Adelinda, while speaking about the inspiration behind his record attempts. Aruba, a small Dutch Caribbean island known mainly for tourism, has produced several athletes in baseball, martial arts and endurance sports. Molina’s Guinness achievements have drawn international attention to the island in recent years. Guinness World Records regularly features extreme strength and endurance challenges, though officials stress that such attempts should only occur under professional supervision and safety protocols.