Alex Barron (juggler) facts for kids
Alex Barron is a super talented British juggler. He is famous for setting many world records, especially for juggling with lots of balls! He has pushed the limits of what jugglers can do.
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Who is Alex Barron?
Alex Barron was born in London, England. He started learning to juggle in the summer of 2006. Since then, he has become one of the best jugglers in the world. He is known for his amazing skill with many balls.
His Amazing Juggling Journey
Alex has set many world records. These records are for juggling with more than nine balls at once. He was the very first person to successfully juggle eleven balls. He also managed to briefly keep 13 and 14 balls in the air. This is called a "flash" in juggling.
In August 2010, when Alex was just 16 years old, he achieved his first world record. He made 15 catches with 11 balls. This incredible feat matched a record set by another famous juggler, Bruce Sarafian, back in 2001.
Setting World Records
As of 2019, Alex Barron holds several impressive world records:
- 12 balls: He made 20 catches in 2017.
- 13 balls: He made 15 catches in 2013.
- 14 balls: He made 14 catches in 2017.
What is a Juggling Record?
When jugglers talk about "catches," it means how many times they successfully throw and catch all the objects in a pattern. For example, 20 catches with 12 balls means he threw and caught all 12 balls 20 times without dropping them! A "flash" means he threw all the objects up and caught them at least once.
Beyond Juggling: Studying AI
Alex Barron is not just a juggling superstar. He also has a very smart brain! In 2017, he earned a special university degree called a Master of Science. He studied Artificial Intelligence at Stanford University. This shows he is talented in many different areas.
See also
In Spanish: Alex Barron (malabarista) para niños
- List of jugglers
- Juggling world records
