Norway fans perform ‘Viking row’ in Times Square before World Cup match
Norway’s World Cup fans turn Times Square into a Viking spectacle—while Australia’s loudest man shatters decibel records.
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Coverage from AP News highlights the choreographed oar movements and crowd participation, framing it as a creative way to rally before the tournament. Meanwhile, a separate but equally viral story dominates headlines: a Canberra town crier has been certified by Guinness World Records as the loudest person ever, hitting **122.4 decibels**—a record verified by outlets including ABC News, Sky News, and UPI.
The achievement overshadows the Norway event in some reports, with comparisons drawn to the sheer physicality of the feat. What to watch next: Whether the ‘Viking row’ becomes a recurring pre-match tradition or if other teams adopt similar stunts remains unclear.
The decibel record, however, is likely to prompt further attempts at extreme vocal feats, with Guinness monitoring potential challengers.
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Quick answers
Did the ‘Viking row’ performance involve actual rowing equipment?
Coverage does not specify whether the Norway fans used real oars or props.
How was the 122.4-decibel measurement verified?
Guinness World Records conducted the measurement using standardized equipment, as confirmed by ABC News and other outlets.
Is the town crier’s record the loudest ever recorded?
Yes, according to Guinness World Records and all reporting outlets, it surpasses previous loudness records.
Coverage (5)
- Australia Loudest Man thegazette.com · 3d ago
- Aussie town crier's 122.4-decibel yell earns Guinness World Record upi.com · 3d ago
- Man breaks Guinness world record for loudest ever shout Sky News · 3d ago
- Guinness crowns Canberra town crier as the world's loudest person at 122.4 decibels ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 3d ago
- Norway fans perform ‘Viking row’ in Times Square before World Cup match AP News · 3d ago
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