Egyptian swimmer Omar Sayed Shaaban soared to success when he set a new record for the highest jump out of water while wearing a monofin.<br />The 21-year-old from Ismailia reached the unusual event's new best height when he made a spectacular leap of 7 feet 11 inches (2.3 meters), according to Guinness World Records.<br />A monofin is a single fin that fits over both feet.<br />Guinness World Records showcased Shaaban's achievement Thursday in a TikTok post.<br />Shaaban powered past a record held since 2011 by three men, Italy's Cesare Fumarola and Stefano Figini and Egypt's Soliman Sayed, who each managed jumps of 6 feet 6 inches (2 meters).<br />Shaaban's jump took place at an Egyptian Diving and Lifesaving Federation event in Cairo in November.<br />Shaaban is also one of the world's fastest underwater sprinters.<br />
