One factor that makes the London Marathon distinctive is the variety of runners who costume up in costumes. Guinness World Data stated the marathon noticed 34 document makes an attempt, 18 of which had been efficiently set by runners dressed as legendary creatures, or dentists–there was even a 2:47 marathon by somebody wearing silk pyjamas. Listed here are 5 extra uncommon Guinness World Data that had been damaged Sunday.
Quickest marathon in a six-person costume – 4:25:12
A bunch of six runners dressed up as a fruit basket and ran the marathon in 4:25:12, securing them the world document for the quickest marathon in a six-person costume. They broke the earlier document by 9 minutes and pulled off the stunt in assist of Mind Analysis U.Okay.
I ponder how a lot all of them educated collectively, and in the event that they wore the fruit costumes throughout their coaching runs.
Quickest marathon in a non-racing wheelchair (feminine) – 4:32:11
Lexi Chambers, a 44-year-old amputee, who misplaced her left leg to complicated regional ache syndrome (CRPS), set the Guinness World File for the quickest marathon in a non-sport wheelchair, ending the race in 4:32:11 whereas supporting Blesma, a charity for limbless veterans.
The game-style wheelchair that Para-athletes use is designed for racing, having larger tires and a lighter body. That is a formidable world document from Chambers!
Quickest marathon dressed as a harlequin (male) – 3:51:35
Martin Porter has damaged a colourful document🌈
Quickest marathon dressed as a harlequin (male), 3:51:35 ☀#LondonMarathon pic.twitter.com/3QI1zYTvxF— #GWR2023 OUT NOW (@GWR) October 2, 2022
Quickest marathon carrying handcuffs (male) – 2:54:57
Southampton, U.Okay. runner David Henson was the second-fastest costume runner on the day, and had the undoubtedly troublesome activity of working a 2:54 marathon whereas handcuffed. Henson instructed Guinness that he was exhausted as soon as he reached the end however raised 1000’s of {dollars} for Southampton Hospitals Charity.
Although, I do surprise what Henson did at water stations.
David Henson ran the additional mile and smashed the document for quickest marathon carrying handcuffs (male) 📢 2.54.57 🎉 #LondonMarathon pic.twitter.com/VhxRVipNnv
— #GWR2023 OUT NOW (@GWR) October 2, 2022
Quickest marathon dressed as a three-dimensional human physique half (mind cell) – 4:26:43
We aren’t positive what this one is, however Sadie Smith claims she’s a mind cell.
Congrats to Sadie Smith, working for @ParkinsonsUK in a mind cell costume!🧬
Quickest marathon dressed as a 3 dimensional human physique half (feminine) – 4:26:43 💪#LondonMarathon pic.twitter.com/xyQJNwX5U6— #GWR2023 OUT NOW (@GWR) October 2, 2022
Subsequent 12 months, the TCS London Marathon will return to its spring date, the place it was once earlier than the pandemic, on April 23, 2023.
