Sultan Golden

Pakistani stuntman
Sultan Muhammad Khan Golden
سلطان محمد خان گولڈن
Born
Sultan Muhammad Khan

Pishin District, Balochistan, Pakistan
OccupationsMotorcar and motorcycle stuntman
Known forReverse motorcar jumping, stunt driving records

Sultan Muhammad Khan "Golden" (Urdu: سلطان محمد خان گولڈن), commonly known as Sultan Golden, is a Pakistani motorcar and motorcycle stuntman and jumping specialist. He is known for introducing the sport of reverse motorcar jumping and for setting multiple national and international stunt-driving records.[1]

Early life

Sultan Muhammad Khan Golden belongs to the district of Pishin, near Quetta, in Pakistan’s Balochistan province.[2]

Career

Sultan Golden began his career as a stunt performer specializing in high-risk motorcar and motorcycle jumps. He is credited with introducing reverse motorcar jumping, a stunt discipline involving vehicles being driven and launched in reverse over long distances and obstacles.[2]

Jumping records

In 1987, Sultan Golden set a world record by jumping over 22 cars, covering a distance of 249 feet, surpassing the previous record held by an American stuntman who had jumped 246 feet over cars.[3][4]

He later set another world record by reverse jumping 150 feet over 15 cars.[2][5]

Reverse driving records

On 13 December 2025, Sultan Golden broke the world record for the fastest reverse car drive by completing a one-mile reverse drive in 57 seconds.[6][7]

On the same day, he also set a new world record for the longest-distance reverse ramp jump, covering 121.72 feet (37.1 m).[7]

He has also announced plans to attempt the motorcar reverse distance world record, aiming to travel 800 kilometres in 13 hours and 48 minutes.[8]

Recognition

Sultan Golden’s achievements have been widely reported by Pakistani and international media outlets. He has performed at public events and exhibitions and is regarded as a prominent figure in Pakistan’s stunt-performance community.[1][5]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Sheikh, Arslan (2019-04-28). "STUNTS: THE LEGEND OF GOLDEN". Dawn. Retrieved 2026-01-09.
  2. ^ a b c "Sultan Golden – Legendary hero of Pakistan - Dost Pakistan". Retrieved 2026-01-09.
  3. ^ "Sultan Golden seeks world record". Pak Tribune. 2006-09-11. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  4. ^ "Sultan Golden beats American's record of reverse speed driving in Swat". The Nation. 2019-07-05. Retrieved 2026-01-09.
  5. ^ a b Khan, Sher (2011-08-19). "Sultan Golden: Kids, don't try this at home". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2026-01-09.
  6. ^ "Pakistan PM praises stuntman 'Sultan Golden' for breaking record for fastest reverse car driving". Arab News. 2025-12-13. Retrieved 2026-01-09.
  7. ^ a b "Pakistan's Sultan Golden sets world records for fastest reverse drive, ramp jump". Geo News. 2025-12-13. Retrieved 2026-01-09.
  8. ^ "Famous Pakistani stuntman Sultan Golden to perform in Horse & Cattle Show". Pakistan Times. 2004-01-23. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)
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