Rope jumping in ice skates??

September 14, 2025

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Champion ice skater Eszter Szombathelyi from Hungary set a new Guinness World Record by jumping rope 136 times in just one minute—while wearing ice skates.

The record-breaking performance took place on an ice rink in Sun Valley, where Szombathelyi amazed spectators with her skill and balance. She smashed the previous goal of 45 skips, easily claiming the title for the most rope skips on ice skates in one minute.

Szombathelyi is a well-known figure skater in Hungary, having won both the Junior and Senior National Champion titles.

“I want to inspire other ice skaters and performers to dream big,” she told Guinness World Records. “Everything is possible if we are brave enough to do it.”

She hopes to add exciting new acrobatic moves like rope skipping to figure skating shows, making them even more fun and spectacular.

Her achievement shows that creativity, courage, and lots of practice can lead to something amazing—even a world record!

Article written by Shem Banbury - Kiwi Kids News Editor

This article was written using AI as an assistive tool for research and writing.

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On the edge of the South Island, a coastal sanctuary has become a safe place for sea birds to nest. Years ago, the area was disturbed by pests, rubbish, and too much foot traffic. To protect the birds, conservation workers cleared litter, fenced off nesting zones, and monitored the beach during breeding season.

The results have been encouraging. More eggs have survived, and several species now return each summer in larger numbers. Visitors are still welcome, but they must stay on marked paths and keep dogs away from protected areas. The sanctuary manager explained that the project works because people and nature are both given space to thrive.

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Conservation work has helped protect a coastal sanctuary for nesting sea birds. Dogs are the main reason more eggs have survived this season. Visitors are being allowed to walk anywhere if they are careful. The beach was closed because too many birds were nesting there.