DonnaJean Wilde Sets Women's Plank World Record at 5 Hours in Huntsman World Senior Games

During the Huntsman World Senior Games, 61-year-old DonnaJean Wilde from Canada set a new world record for the longest plank held by a woman, sustaining the position on her toes and forearms for an impressive five hours. This achievement exceeded her former record of four hours and 30 minutes, established in March 2024. A mother of five and grandmother of 12, Wilde began planking nearly ten years ago after an arm injury during her teaching career. She has planked daily since, increasing her initial 10-minute hold without the guidance of a trainer, using distractions like reading or watching movies, including the animated film Sing. In the month leading up to the event, she trained rigorously, waking at 2 a.m. to plank until 6 a.m., while strategically managing her diet. Despite facing challenges in the last half hour, she persevered, spurred on by the crowd and her favorite evening snack of yogurt with puffed wheat. Although she felt stiff afterward, Wilde has continued planking, attributing its benefits to her improved posture and energy levels.