World Record Holder

Jill Stamison

A Grand Haven, Michigan woman is in the record books for her athletic achievement in high heels and she's won a permanent place in our SkirtSports hearts!

Jill Stamison, 38, took part in the High Heel-A-Thon on Live With Regis and Kelly on Wednesday, July 9, 2008. She took fourth place, one spot away from collecting prize money. But because the heels worn by the top three women didn't meet Guinness World Record specifications, Stamison's time of 21.95 seconds is now the official world record.

"I'd rather have the money, but that's OK," Stamison said. "I would have been kicking myself watching it on TV knowing that I could have possibly won. It didn't work out, but it was still a great experience."

Stamison is not new to running, she was a two-time All-American in the 800-meter race for Western Michigan University. She even had a brief stint as a professional runner.

Although Stamison had to settle for a world record, she was just happy to come home to her children - Olivia, 7, and David, 2 - without a broken ankle.

"I'm just so happy I didn't fall or look stupid on TV," she said.

The event that took place in New York City's Central Park. Next year, Stamison said, she'll bring some friends and make a shopping trip out of it.