Tom Cruise’s burning parachute stunt earns Guinness World Record

Tom Cruise, 62, has set the record for “most burning parachute jumps by an individual” after jumping out of a helicopter 16 times with a parachute pre-soaked in fuel and lit ablaze, before cutting away the charred remnants of the first chute and safely deploying a backup.

“Tom doesn’t just play action heroes – he is an action hero!” said Craig Glenday, Guinness World Records editor-in-chief in a statement. “A large part of his success can be chalked up to his absolute focus on authenticity and pushing the boundaries of what a leading man can do. It’s an honour to be able to recognise his utter fearlessness with this new Guinness World Records........

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