New fidget spinner world record set by Cambridge University engineering student
James Goh, a 23-year-old engineering student from Cambridge University, has set a new Guinness World Record for the longest duration spinning a fidget spinner on one finger. He achieved a time of 30 minutes and 34.54 seconds, surpassing the previous record by nearly five minutes. Goh's interest in spinning toys began in childhood and was influenced by his studies in aerodynamics and tribology.
- ▪James Goh set a new world record for spinning a fidget spinner for 30 minutes and 34.54 seconds.
- ▪He created his own fidget spinner to achieve this record, beating the previous time by almost five minutes.
- ▪The record-breaking attempt took place in Hong Kong on December 16, 2025.
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