The Survivor pole challenge returned during Season 48, but was the record broken? Fans of the long-running competition reality show have seen tribemates battle it out for immunity in the pole challenge a number of times, but which Survivor holds the record for the most time spent up on the pole? Is it someone from the New Era, or a player from one of the more classic seasons?
What is the Survivor pole challenge record?
The Survivor pole challenge record is held by Ozzy Lusth, who outlasted his competitors during Survivor Cook Islands by staying on the pole for two hours and 15 minutes.
Ozzy has competed in the Survivor pole challenge – officially titled Get A Grip – more than once. During Survivor South Pacific, the challenge was used as a Redemption Island duel. Ozzy defeated Brandon Hantz after 40 minutes, and was allowed to re-enter the game.
Parvati Shallow is another notable winner, who took the Survivor pole challenge win in two seasons: Micronesia and Heroes vs. Villains.
“This isn’t an absolute rule, but for the most part, when it comes to endurance challenges, we try to keep them consistent from season to season,” host Jeff Probst said on his podcast. “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”
Of course, in new seasons, the Survivor pole challenge is harder than ever, which makes Jeff’s statement a little confusion. It’s a little difficult to say whether or not the castaways nowadays would be able to break Ozzy’s record or not. A real test would be to bring the exact same format back; then Ozzy’s record might be in danger. But until then? Fans will never really know.
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