There are those among us who push the boundaries of human capability, demonstrating feats so extraordinary they seem almost superhuman. From death-defying stunts to awe-inspiring physical strength and mental prowess, these ten impressive feats show the true potential of human abilities.

1. Wim Hof: The Iceman

Wim Hof, aptly nicknamed “The Iceman,” has mastered control over his body in extreme temperatures. His feats include climbing Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Everest in shorts, running a half marathon above the Arctic Circle barefoot, and standing in a container while covered with ice cubes for more than 112 minutes.

2. Dean Karnazes: The Ultramarathon Man

Dean Karnazes is famous for his superhuman endurance. He once ran 350 miles (560 km) in 80 hours and 44 minutes without sleep in 2005. His body’s extraordinary ability to stave off fatigue allows him to push the boundaries of human endurance.

3. Alex Honnold: Free Solo Climber

Alex Honnold captured the world’s attention when he scaled the 3,000-foot El Capitan wall in Yosemite National Park without ropes or safety gear – a feat known as free solo climbing. His mental and physical preparation and absolute focus are nothing short of superhuman.

4. Hafthor Bjornsson: The Mountain

Known as “The Mountain” from “Game of Thrones,” Hafthor Bjornsson, a strongman competitor, and actor, set a world record by deadlifting 1,104 pounds (501 kg) in 2020. His display of sheer strength is an incredible demonstration of human power.

5. David Blaine: Endurance Artist

Magician and endurance artist David Blaine has a reputation for his mind-boggling stunts. In 1999, he was buried alive for seven days, and in 2008, he suspended himself upside-down for 60 hours. His mental and physical stamina place him among the ranks of superhumans.

6. Shakuntala Devi: The Human Computer

Shakuntala Devi was known as “the human computer” for her extraordinary mathematical abilities. In 1980, she multiplied two 13-digit numbers correctly in just 28 seconds, a feat recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records.

7. Eddie ‘The Beast’ Hall

Eddie Hall, another strongman competitor, achieved a stunning feat in 2016 when he deadlifted 1,102 pounds (500 kg), briefly collapsing afterward. This act of strength was so extreme that Hall announced his retirement from the World’s Strongest Man competition afterward.

8. Felix Baumgartner: Supersonic Skydiver

In 2012, Austrian skydiver Felix Baumgartner became the first person to break the sound barrier outside of a vehicle. He jumped from a balloon in the stratosphere, reaching an estimated speed of 833.9 mph (1,342 km/h) and broke several world records in the process.

9. Michael Phelps: Olympic Legend

Swimmer Michael Phelps is the most decorated Olympian of all time, with a total of 28 medals. His superhuman feat was at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, where he won 8 gold medals, breaking Mark Spitz’s 1972 record of seven.

10. Brian Shaw: Four-Time World’s Strongest Man

Brian Shaw, a professional strongman, has won the World’s Strongest Man competition four times.