Eszter Szombathelyi Stuns Crowd in Record-Breaking Performance
Hungarian national ice skating champion Eszter Szombathelyi has made history by setting a new Guinness World Record for the most rope skips on ice in one minute. Performing in front of a live audience in Sun Valley, Idaho, Eszter completed 136 skips, far surpassing the minimum requirement of 45 and leaving spectators in awe.
Clad in a sparkling jumpsuit, Eszter gracefully swung her skipping rope while gliding across the ice, executing each jump with precision and rhythm. As the final seconds ticked away, she raised her fist in triumph to roaring applause from the crowd.
“This was my biggest dream come true,” Eszter said after the performance. “I want every skater and performer out there to know that with courage and determination, anything is possible.”
Skater Hopes to Inspire the Next Generation of Performers
Following the event, Eszter received her official Guinness World Record certificate and celebrated the moment on social media, sharing photos and calling the experience “unbelievable.”
She emphasized her hope to inspire others—especially young skaters—to set ambitious goals and pursue them fearlessly. “If you dream big and work hard, you can achieve something incredible,” she wrote on Instagram.
Eszter’s accomplishment blends athletic skill and performance artistry, showcasing a unique combination rarely seen in figure skating. Her record is expected to pave the way for more creative record attempts and motivate athletes to break boundaries within their sports.
This groundbreaking achievement adds to Eszter’s growing reputation in the skating world and serves as a reminder that the ice can be a stage not just for competition, but for innovation and inspiration.
