Frank Christian
Streamer’s Attempt at Fitness Inspired by Ronaldo
Popular streamer IShowSpeed sought to emulate Cristiano Ronaldo’s remarkable fitness and commitment while trying to break a world record.
Donning a Portugal jersey featuring Ronaldo’s name, Darren Watkins aimed to achieve a new record for the most backflips performed in 24 hours, a challenge previously set at 1001 by Austria’s Nico Scheicher in just nine hours in 2019.
The 19-year-old has made backflips a notable trademark of his, but his record attempt surprised Guinness World Records, which humorously responded to his announcement on social media, saying, “We had no idea this was happening but you do you bro.”
Watkins shared that he prepared for the feat by doing sit-ups and push-ups over the past week.
The endeavor started off well, with 19 hours remaining, he had already executed 461 backflips, which was almost halfway to his goal. However, he soon hit a wall, stating, “my legs are done.”
He thought about taking a nap, expressing how exhausted he was, saying, “I’m so tired, I’ve been drinking electrolytes, I don’t know what else [to do].” A friend helped him with some apple slices and peanut butter during this time.
IShowSpeed is a big fan of Cristiano Ronaldo, demonstrated by his purchase of a Lamborghini adorned with Ronaldo artwork earlier this year. He also had the chance to meet Ronaldo in 2023, an encounter that left him overwhelmed to the point of dropping to his knees and hugging the star.
Ronaldo is well-known for his intense dedication to fitness, a factor that has significantly contributed to his ability to maintain a high level of performance in his nearly 40-year-old career.
