USAFA sets new push-up world record before Navy rivalry game

The U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) broke the Guinness World Record for the most people performing push-ups simultaneously for one full minute on October 2, 2026. A total of 3,703 cadets and personnel completed the push-ups, surpassing the previous record of 3,068 held by the U.S. Naval Academy. The record attempt occurred just hours before the annual Navy vs. Air Force rivalry game scheduled for October 3. Brig. Gen. Brandon J. Tellez emphasized that the achievement reflects the discipline and common purpose among cadets. The Air Force leads the overall series against Navy, with the Falcons winning the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy 55 years running, and aims to reclaim victory after Navy's two consecutive wins in the rivalry.

• 1:53 AMYahoo Sports — USAFA breaks Guinness World Record previously held by Navy ahead of rivalry game