Longest line of splits The Movement campaign to raise awareness of men's illnesses including prostate cancer, about 80 gymnasts, mostly school age, he

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia -- As part of the Movement campaign to raise awareness of men's illnesses including prostate cancer, about 80 gymnasts, mostly school age, headed by fitness coach Jerry Hatter, limbered up and set the new world record for the Longest line of splits.

Fitness coach and organizer of the record attempt Jerry Hatter said close personal experiences with prostate cancer had inspired him to get the group together for the history book bid. "I've had friends who have been affected by prostate cancer and my specialty is teaching flexibility," Mr Hatter said.

"I thought well let's get everyone together that can stretch for a great cause, raise funds, raise awareness and set a World Record for the longest line of splits. Mr Jerry Hatter said the group had so far raised $10,000 for the Movember appeal.