Man swam, cycled, ran 9,555km in Singapore to set record for longest triathlon

Mr Luigi Castelli swam 287km, cycled 7,405km and ran 1,863km, covering 9,555km over 166 consecutive days. ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI
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SINGAPORE – A gruelling Olympic triathlon comprises a 1.5km swim, a 40km bike ride and a 10km run, for a total distance of 51.5km.

Now, imagine multiplying that by more than 100 times. In a remarkable feat of human endurance, Mr Luigi Castelli, who used to be a casual jogger, has set the Guinness World Record for the longest triathlon.

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