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Is there a cash prize for breaking a world record?

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The individual holding GuinnessWorldRecord becomes famous and gets sponsors for organizingvariousevents to earn money. However there isnoprize for setting or breaking a GuinnessWorldRecords.


Herein, what is the prize money for Guinness World Record?

The one million euro (then approximately£667,000;$1.3 million) Millennium Technology Prize isawarded everytwo years in recognition of outstanding contributionstoworld science and technology. The 2006 winner wasProfessorShuji Nakamura (Japan) of the University of California,SantaBarbara, USA.

what are the benefits of Guinness record holder? Guinness World Records Most Popular Benefits
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Moreover, how do you break a world record?

  1. Register for an account.
  2. You will receive an email with an activation link.
  3. Click on the green 'Apply for a record' button.
  4. Search for the record that you want to break.
  5. When you find the record, click the 'Apply Now' button.
  6. Complete the application form.

Who has the most Guinness World Records?

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