Shi Liliang, a Chinese Shaolin monk has broken all records by managing to run on water for a full 125 metres. It took him three attempts to break his previous record of 120 meters, set in January. The task requires perfect balance and huge speed to carry out, and the monk has been practising it since 2005.

By using 200 floating plywood planks, Mr Shi managed to run 125 metres across the water in Quanzhou, China. Wearing only a pair of black short and with his arms outstretched for balance, he sprinted across a river in front of a large, cheering crowd who were willing him to succeed.

Watch: Shaolin monk walking on water for 125 meters

Amazing footage shows a Shaolin monk dashing across a reservoir using incredible feat of agility.

Describing his technique, Shi Liliang told reporters that the discipline required both speed and patience, adding: ‘You need to be fast but you should take only small steps‘