The Queenslander is always running around with his younger brother and sister at their rural property near Gympie, north of Brisbane. When the 12-year-old discovered a pogo stick six years ago, it was the perfect fit — going on to earn him a spot in the Guinness World Record books.
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00:00Lachlan Rakovalos has boundless energy.
00:06The 12-year-old found a way to channel it when he discovered a pogo stick six years
00:11ago.
00:15It's a hobby that's led to a mission to become the world's best junior jumper.
00:20As soon as I went on it I was instantly good and I know that's not very humble but still.
00:25And he also loves the Guinness World Record books and he's got several copies of them
00:29on his bookshelf.
00:31It wasn't an easy feat for him or his mum.
00:33They don't just hand out records, there's a process.
00:37So we needed two timekeepers with timekeeping experience.
00:41We needed two independent witnesses who were adults.
00:45We needed somebody to do a slow-mo video, somebody to do a normal video, somebody to
00:49do photographs.
00:50So there were seven adults required.
00:53After months of preparation, the big day came.
00:57I think the previous record was 172, I beat it by 15, so my record was 187.
01:06Yeah, it was tiring.
01:10He's recognised on the official website and has the certificate to prove it, along with
01:15bragging rights among his siblings and friends.
01:19Lachlan is autistic, so he has a few superpowers, including incredible focus and determination.
01:25Yeah, I'm immensely proud of him.
01:28He just will not let go, he will keep going until he's achieved things.
01:32It's something that he should be really proud of himself.
01:35Lachlan is still deciding whether to go for the 32nd world record.
01:39He may even try to beat the adult record one day.
01:42But one thing's for certain, he now knows he can do anything he puts his mind to.
01:47Right now, I'm appreciating the win.