Back and forth: Second Napier teen to attempt world record marathon swing 28 Dec, 2020 10:04 PM 4 minutes to read Charlie O'Brien breaks world record with over 32 hours on park swing It's been almost two years since Charlie O'Brien briefly captivated the nation with an off-the-cuff attempt to break the world record for longest continuous time on a swing. The then 16-year-old Taradale teen's ultimately unratified effort was entertainment at its back-and-forth best as he battled cold, sleep deprivation, and seasickness to the finish line. But now the pendulum is swinging towards another Napier teen, also 16, who's decided he wants the record for himself.