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Man swam, cycled, ran 9,555km in Singapore to set record for longest triathlon
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Mr Luigi Castelli swam 287km, cycled 7,405km and ran 1,863km, covering 9,555km over 166 consecutive days.
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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.
