Royal Marine Ran The London Marathon With A Household Appliance On His Back

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A Royal Marine who ran the London Marathon carrying a fridge has set a world record, the Royal Navy says.

Cpl Sam Hammond, 30, completed the 26.2-mile route with the appliance, dubbed "Fridget Jones", on his back on Sunday in four hours and 52 minutes.

The Royal Navy said he beat the previous world record by 57 minutes. The record attempt will now be verified by Guinness World Records.

The Cornwall-based marine was raising money for armed forces charity SSAFA.

The record comes under the category of "marathon carrying a household appliance (white goods)".

He said he "started off really well" on the London run, although he ended up "accidentally running too fast for the first 15 miles" and "cramp became my enemy" in the 21st mile.

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