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