AN AUSTRALIAN strongman has added a fourth Guinness World Records (GWR) title to his name by using his bare hands to spin a Ferris wheel around in 16 mins and 55 secs, easily beating the time limit set to 30 mins.
Troy Conley-Magnusson, 39, achieved the feat at Sydney's Luna Park recently to raise funds for the charity Little Wings, which benefits seriously ill children and their families.
Conley-Magnusson dedicated his attempt to the memory of an 11-year-old named Zac, who died last year.
"He was the strongest 11-year-old I'd ever met and my absolute hero," the strongman told GWR.
"This record is dedicated to his memory and strength which far outweighs mine."
GWR required the Ferris wheel to have at least 24 cars, each weighing at least 1,543 pounds. The total structure had to have a total weight of at least 99,208 pounds.
The amusement park ride was set into "freewheeling" mode, meaning the hydraulics and brakes were completely disengaged.
"This is by far one of the hardest physical and mental challenges I have ever undertaken, and I'd done some pretty extreme feats of strength over the years," Conley-Magnusson said.
The bodybuilder's previous records include the heaviest vehicle pushed over 100 ft, the fastest 20-metre light aircraft pulled with the teeth, and also most cars pulled with the teeth.
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