11-Year-Old Breaks Pindaloo World Record in 30 Seconds

Eleven-year-old Caleb Hunter from Wisconsin just proved that dedication and a little juggling tool can lead to world record glory.

Caleb broke the Guinness World Record for the most loops of a ball with a pindaloo in 30 seconds, completing an impressive 51 rotations in the under-16 category. A pindaloo is a U-shaped juggling device that catches a ball in one hole and shoots it out the other, requiring perfect timing and momentum to keep the ball moving in continuous loops.

The young juggler explained that each loop sends the ball flying out the front, over the top, and back into the hand you're holding. "You have to keep the momentum, but it's also fun to like play with it, see how high you can get it, see how fast you can go," Caleb told WBKO-TV.

Getting to that record number took serious practice and patience. "Every time I practiced I usually dropped the ball before the 30 seconds was over," Caleb admitted. But on his successful attempt, everything aligned perfectly. The ball fell exactly after the 30-second mark passed, meaning even one more loop wouldn't have counted toward his total.

Caleb's motivation came from an inspiring source close to home. His father previously held a Guinness World Record for biking through six states in under 24 hours. "It got broken, but it's still super cool, and I thought I wanted one too," Caleb said.

Why This Inspires

There's something powerful about a kid choosing challenge over comfort. Caleb didn't pick an easy path to follow his dad's example. He picked something that made him drop the ball over and over until he got it right. That persistence at just 11 years old shows the kind of grit that builds character alongside records.

His story reminds us that records aren't just about being the best. They're about setting a goal that scares you a little and working until you reach it.

Now Caleb joins an exclusive club of young record holders who prove age is just a number when you've got determination and a willingness to practice until your hands hurt. The Hunter family now has two world record holders under one roof, and that's a legacy worth celebrating.