Man holds abdominal plank for over EIGHT HOURS to nab Guinness World Record

M/S USA National Anthem plays in background while George E Hood prepares for performing Guinness World Record for 'Male longest plank'
M/S Guinness World Records representative stating official record being attempted
M/S George Hood starting attempt at breaking World's Longest plank record, official clock starting at 8:47am, Illinois
M/S George Hood during first 14 minutes plank
W/S George Hood enduring 'Male longest plank' during attempt first ten minutes
M/S Reed-Custer High School band trumpeters performing live music
M/S George Hood enduring after more than 54 minutes of plank with band playing background music
M/S Girl skipping in a jump rope fitness challenges for attendees
M/S George Hood enduring 3 hours of 'Male longest plank'
W/S Fitness participants in the event riding stationary bikes cycling across from George
W/S George Hood enduring 'Male longest plank' while supporter gives a speech about him
W/S Event attendees cheering up and supporting George Hood with music while in his fourth hour of enduring 'Male longest plank'
W/S Crowd cheering up George Hood while he performs
M/S George Hood passing the five-hour mark of plank
M/S George Hood passing the seven-hour mark of plank
M/S George Hood passing the seven-hour mark of plank while crowd cheering
M/S George Hood passing the seven-hour mark of plank while crowd cheering
M/S George Hood reaching the eight-hour mark of plank
M/S Supporters giving water to George Hood
M/S Girl petting a dog at the event
M/S George Hood enduring plank with crowd cheering him on, messing up on countdown
C/U Attendee looking at wristwatch
M/S Guinness World Records representative stating official record being attempted after eight hours and fifteen minutes with fifteen seconds of endurance
M/S Event attendees watching George Hood perform
M/S George Hood shaking hands with Guinness World Records representative and showing certificate
SCRIPT
American veteran and fitness-enthusiast George E. Hood broke the Guinness World Record for the longest abdominal plank in Plainfield, Illinois, on Saturday after eight hours, 15 minutes and 15 seconds at a fundraising competition to support mental health in the state.
The competition was held under the motto: "Break the plan, break the stigma", to bring awareness to and support mental health and wellness. Braidwood Area Healthy Community Coalition (BAHCC) partnered with 515 Fitness Inc studio to host the event.
During first hours of the performance, members of a local high school band played music to support Hood's endeavour. Throughout the course of the day, several fitness and mental challenges were available for the attendees. Hood was surrounded by friends, family and his team.
Two years ago, hood had previously claimed to have broken the record by planking for an astonishing 10 hours, but it was not officially recognized by Guinness.
Hood broke the previous record set by Mao Weidong, with a time of eight-hours and one-minute, which had been in place from May 14th, 2016.