When you think of contortionists, images of circus performers (perhaps a la Cirque du Soleil) likely come to mind. The bending, twisting, and stretching seem impossible — and never fail to mesmerize.

Eddie John Browne has quite literally bent over backwards to become a record breaker. The contortionist from Sierra Leone is better known as “Eddie Flexible”, and it’s clear to see why. Eddie, who is ...