Professor Splash sets another world record in Japan

Back in 2007, Darren “Professor Splash” Taylor traveled to Japan to set a world record by jumping from a height of 10.70 meters (35 feet) into 30 centimeters (12 inches) of water into a kiddy pool. He was recently invited back so he could break his old record with a 10.83 meter jump:

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2 comments - What do you think? Posted by James - September 25, 2009 at 8:06 am

Categories: Foreigners in Japan, Japanese TV Tags: Professor Splash

togu

he has a big mattress under the pool
Sandy

It’s impressive nonetheless, but why does the pool increase in size halfway through the clip?

Professor Splash sets another world record in Japan

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