Roy Maloy
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| Roy Maloy | |
|---|---|
| Born | Roy Timothy McPherson 27 October 1975 Melbourne, Australia |
| Status | Married with four children |
| Occupation | Entertainer |
| Known for | Stilt walking, circus stunts |
Roy Maloy (born Roy Timothy McPherson, 27 October 1975 in Melbourne, Victoria), is an Australian stilt walker, fire breather, stunt performer, and the holder of several records.
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Career
Roy Maloy holds several records. A Victorian provincial newspaper described Maloy as "Australian Circus King." [1]
Stilt-walking records
In 2008, Maloy claimed a world record for the tallest stilts ever walked on: on 1 November, after 11 attempts, he took five independent steps on 17 m (56 ft) stilts each weighing almost 30 kg (66 lb).[2][3]
In June 2011, Maloy attempted to set a record by walking more than 5 km in under an hour on 91.4 cm wooden stilts weighing 3.5 kg.[4]
Honorary titles
On 16 March 2010, Maloy was King of the Parade at the Brimbank Festival in Sunshine, Victoria.[5]
References
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- ↑ 17m stilt walker claims record ABC News. Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 2 November 2008. Retrieved July 2013.
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Further reading
- The Weekly Times "The Roy Maloy Circus is coming", 8 September 2010
- Landline, 25 July 2010 "Far Flung Fun"
