Monday, April 6, 2009

Guiness world record at Tokyo marathon Mar 22, 2009

Akinori Kusuda, a 65-year-old Saitama man completed the 2009 Tokyo marathon as his 52nd full marathon in as many days, setting a new Guinness world record.

"I don't feel anything special with this record," Kusuda said after finishing the race Sunday. "But I'd be pleased if some runners are inspired by what I've just done."

The previous world record was 51 marathons in 51 days, set by a 48-year-old Italian man nearly a year ago.

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