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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Danielle Desouza

Unicyclist says it is a ‘real honour’ to get into Guinness World Records book

A self-professed “extreme sports superstar” with a passion for unicycling and weightlifting has said it is a “real honour” to be part of the latest Guinness World Records book for a unique act.

Jason Auld, a professional unicyclist from Edinburgh, achieved the world record for the heaviest single weight (68kg) lifted by barbell overhead press while riding a unicycle, and told the PA news agency that waiting for the “cool” news was like waiting for exam results.

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