Two brothers from Bunbury have earned Guinness World Records after turning their interest in memory training into separate challenges involving astronomy and US history.
Twelve-year-old Alphy Basil Eldhose correctly identified 73 star constellations in one minute, setting a record in the challenge. His 10-year-old brother, Ashwin Basil Eldhose, also achieved a Guinness World Record after naming 43 US presidents in 30 seconds.
Alphy, a student at Bunbury Catholic College, began training his memory about four years ago, initially using mental mathematics. His interest later extended to astronomy, which led him to take on the constellation challenge.
The previous record for identifying star constellations in one minute was 43. Alphy was able to name 73 correctly within the 60-second challenge.
Ashwin followed with his own memory challenge, identifying 43 US presidents within 30 seconds.
The achievements reflect the brothers’ continued work on memory skills from a young age, with each choosing a subject that suited their interests.
Western Australian Premier Roger Cook congratulated the Bunbury brothers, highlighting their achievements and their success in securing separate Guinness World Records.
The records add to the brothers’ achievements while putting their hometown of Bunbury in the spotlight for an unusual pair of international records.
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