A Frenchman has broken the world record for completing the most bungee jumps in 24 hours by leaping off a bridge in Scotland 765 times.

Francois-Marie Dibon, jumping from Garry Bridge in Perthshire, broke the previous record by 335 leaps.

Looking fresh-faced minutes after his mammoth achievement at the Highland Fling Bungee platform, the 44-year-old from Paris said: ‘I feel like my brain thinks that it’s still jumping.’

Having started his leaps at 10.10am yesterday, Mr Dibon, who works as an actuary in Stockholm, Sweden, beat the previous record in just over 12 hours as he completed his 431st jump at 10.30pm. 

Another 12 hours later, to cheers from the crew helping him and Queen’s We Are The Champions blaring from speakers, he completed his final jump.

Mr Dibon said: ‘I don’t feel the tiredness yet. I feel the excitement of completing this record with the team.

‘I still feel the collective energy.‘

Everyone has been very efficient, super-focused and dedicated all the time. It’s a collective victory.’

When asked what he would do to wind down, Mr Dibon said: ‘Usually solutions are simple, so I am going to sleep.

‘But, of course, I am also going to celebrate with the group.’ 

Each jump comprised a 40-metre plummet into the tree-lined gorge of the River Garry, with his crew winching him back to the platform each time.

On average, Mr Dibon completed one jump every 113 seconds.

He said sweets and occasional sips of water kept his energy levels up throughout the 24-hour quest, with one late lunch of ham and rice.

‘The rest was the energy of the team that nourished me and carried me to the end,’ he added.