Shaolin monk walks 120 meters on water, sets new record   

少林武僧长沙成功水上漂120米 刷新世界纪录(图)

比起以往影视作品里武林高手的蜻蜓点水只见于荧屏或银幕，1月17日，福建泉州南少林武僧释理亮应湖南经视“直播大事件”之邀，在长沙梅溪湖现场完成轻功水上行走120米的挑战，刷新了他自己保持的118米的世界记录。 [查看全文]

(ECNS) -- Shi Liliang, a monk from Quanzhou Southern Shaolin Monastery, walked 120 meters on water in Changsha city, Central China's Hunan province, breaking his own world record of 118 meters, rednet.cn reported on Monday.

Nearly 200 sheets of plywood were laid on the surface of Meixi Lake for Shi to walk upon.

He lost his balance at 56 meters and fell into the water on his first try, but succeeded in walking 120 meters during his second attempt.

Walking on water challenges the sense of balance; the more you try, the lower your chance of success, Shi said after his achievement.

Many physical education students and parkour fans tried to break Shi's record but the furthest they could manage was just 32 meters.

Walking on water is about speed, the coordination of your breathing, rhythm, balance and stamina, Shi explained.

He vowed to try for 150 meters next time.