Pakistani stuntman Sultan Golden sets reverse drive world record

He completes a one-mile drive in reverse in 57 seconds

Pakistani stuntman Sultan Muhammad Golden set a new world record during a stunt show in Quetta, Balochistan, on Saturday.

Sultan Golden completed a one-mile drive in reverse in 57 seconds, surpassing the previous record set in 2022 by an American stuntman, who had covered the distance in one minute and 15 seconds.

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Organisers said the timing was the fastest ever recorded for a long-distance reverse drive.

The performance drew loud applause from spectators attending the event, with officials describing the stunt as technically demanding and requiring exceptional control and concentration.

Speaking after the show, Sultan said the achievement was the result of consistent practice and hard work, adding that his goal was to represent Pakistan on the global stage.

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President Asif Ali Zardari congratulated Sultan Golden on setting a new world record in reverse driving.

In a statement, he said, “Sultan Golden’s success is a reflection of the courage, skill and dedication of Pakistanis”.

“This feat has further strengthened Pakistan’s positive image at the global level,” he said and expressed his best wishes for Sultan Golden and prayed for more successes for him.

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif paid tribute to Sultan Golden on breaking the reverse car driving world record.

The premier congratulated the entire nation on Sultan Golden’s achievement for setting a new world record in reverse car driving.

He said, “Sultan Golden has brought pride to Pakistan across the world”.

The prime minister stated that the whole nation was proud of Sultan Golden.

He said that the government was determined to provide all possible facilities for the promotion of sports.