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Martial artist Irfan registers 42nd Guinness World Record!

Irfan Mehsud added another feather to his cap when he captured his 42nd Guinness World Record of most push-ups in one minute carrying 100lb pack.

The 31-year-old Irfan Martial artist  from South Waziristan, Irfan Mehsud added another feather to his cap when he captured his 42nd Guinness World Record of most push-ups in one minute carrying 100lb pack.

Irfan successfully achieved 55 push-ups in one minute carrying a 100lb pack (male) defeating the previous record of 49 that was achieved by Alejandro Soler Tarí (Spain), in La Marina, Alicante, Spain on 11 September 2020.

Irfan holds a Masters’ degree in sports sciences and an MS degree in finance. He is a serial fitness record breaker, who has already broken the records of several athletes from India, the USA, Iraq, the UK, Philippines, Italy, and other countries.

Irfan trains between four and five hours daily for every record, he attempts until he feels he can break the one he's aiming for.

Irfan told to Khilari.pk that one of his main aims through breaking records is to promote his region of Waziristan all while advocating a healthy lifestyle and staying active.

Irfan said that he has set a target to register 50 Guinness World Records. He is working really hard for that and determine to achieve his target in the next few months.

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