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The multi-record holder from Cuba Johen Lefont amazed once again this Saturday at the Varadero beach resort in Matanzas by balancing a soccer ball on his head for five minutes, while performing leg exercises and without using his hands in the pool.
The unprecedented demonstration was part of the Saturday program of the IV Gran Retto 2025 Open Water Crossing, where the audience enthusiastically celebrated every moment of an event that combined physical endurance and mental control.
A brand that was born from a challenge
“We had the idea of doing three minutes and, if the body responded, continuing, because every second in the water is a battle against gravity, but also a celebration of the body and the mind,” Lefont declared to JIT, accompanied by family, friends, and competitors from the mixed relay festival.
Ex-water polo player, Lefont has made this discipline his personal trademark. His ability to balance the ball without manual support, while floating on water, has established him as an international reference in extreme endurance tests.
According to the mentioned source, this Sunday will attempt a new feat in open water: to hold the ball above his head for as long as possible, combining synchronized movements of arms and legs, a discipline even more demanding that promises to be another highlight of the event.
A trajectory of feats
In the previous edition of the Gran Retto (2024), Lefont covered more than 750 meters in the sea with the ball on his head, surpassing his previous record of 600 meters.
With 11 official Guinness records and over a dozen successful attempts yet to be certified, the athlete from Matanzas continues to expand his legacy as one of the most unique athletes in Cuban sports.
Frequently Asked Questions about Johen Lefont's Ball Skills
How long did Johen Lefont manage to keep the ball over his head during his latest feat in Varadero?
Johen Lefont held the soccer ball above his head for five minutes while doing leg exercises in a pool, without using his hands. This demonstration was part of the program for the IV Gran Retto 2025 Open Water Crossing.
How many Guinness records does Johen Lefont hold?
As of now, Johen Lefont holds 11 official Guinness records in the domain of water ball, and he continues to work on certifying more successful attempts. His journey in this discipline began in 2012.
What was Johen Lefont's most recent achievement before the event in Varadero?
The most recent achievement of Johen Lefont before the event in Varadero was balancing a ball on his head for 31 minutes and two seconds while floating in a pool at the Hotel Nacional de Cuba, surpassing the previous record set by the Nigerian Tonye Solomon.
What makes Johen Lefont stand out in the Cuban sports scene?
Johen Lefont stands out for his unique ability to keep the ball balanced while floating on water, combining physical endurance and mental control. This unconventional discipline has made him a reference point in Cuban sports and an artist of water and ball.
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