Guinness crowns Canberra town crier as the world’s loudest person at 122.4 decibels
A Canberra town crier has shattered a 32-year-old record to become the world's loudest person.
📍 Aftermath
Guinness World Records crowned a Canberra town crier and air conditioner cleaner as the world's loudest person. He broke a 32-year-old record by clocking in at 122.4 decibels.
Epilogue added 21d ago, after coverage quieted.
Where it stands
The Guinness World Records has recognized a town crier from Canberra as the world's loudest person. The individual achieved a record-breaking 122.4 decibels.
Coverage from AP News, Upworthy, IFLScience, Yahoo, and The Independent emphasizes the unprecedented volume achieved. The Independent specifies the individual's occupation as an air conditioner cleaner.
Watch for further details on the town crier's identity and the specific methods used to measure the record-breaking volume.
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Sources (6)
- AP Strange SummaryBrief at 7:44 a.m. EDT wdtimes.com · 35d ago
- Guinness crowns Canberra town crier as the world’s loudest person at 122.4 decibels AP News · 35d ago
- There's a new 'World's Loudest Person.' He's louder than a chainsaw, jackhammer, and a car stereo. Upworthy · 35d ago
- The New World's Loudest Person Just Broke A 32-Year-Old Record, Clocking In At An Astonishing 122.4dB IFLScience · 35d ago
- There’s a new ‘World’s Loudest Person.’ He’s louder than a chainsaw, jackhammer, and a car stereo. Yahoo · 35d ago
- Australian air conditioner cleaner crowned the world’s loudest person by Guinness World Records The Independent · 35d ago
Answered
Who is the world's loudest person?
Coverage does not yet specify the name of the world's loudest person.
What is the previous record for the loudest person?
The previous record was set 32 years ago.
What is the decibel level of the new record?
The new record is 122.4 decibels.
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