Longest Triathlon in the World: Miami Local Crushes Guinness World Record

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Aug 15, 2018, 08:00 ET

MIAMI, Aug. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Miami's Jon Eggert Gudmundsson breaks the Guinness World Record for the longest triathlon to bring attention to Wheel Heroes, a charity which provides specialty bikes to children with disabilities.

WHAT: Jon Gudmundson has crushed the Guinness World Record for the Longest Triathlon. The current record is 3,762 miles. Jon will complete 4,847 miles of Running, Cycling and Swimming.

WHO: Jon Eggert Gudmundsson is called "The Viking" by locals. In 2006, he became the only person to walk the circumference of Iceland - 2,300 miles in five months. In 2016, he became the only person to cycle the same route.

Several years ago, Jon's car broke down and he decided that he didn't really need to drive anymore. So he left the car and started cycling everywhere he went. He often participates in cycling events around Florida. He rides to the events, participates in the events, then he cycles home, often taking the scenic route.

Jon loves cycling and feels that all children, even those with disabilities, should experience that same joy. "It gives them independence, exercise and the therapy they need." His mission during his record attempt is to draw attention to the Wheel Heroes charity which provides specialty bikes to children with disabilities. Donations to Wheel Heroes can be made at jonthewheelhero.com.

WHEN: Jon has already passed the Guinness World Record and will continue to add miles until his final date of Aug. 26, 2018, at the LA Fitness swimming pool at 20505 S Dixie Hwy., Cutler Bay, FL 33189 at 3 p.m.

WHERE: Jon will complete the last mile in the LA Fitness swimming pool at 20505 S Dixie Hwy., Cutler Bay, FL 33189 at Aug. 26, 2018, at 3 p.m.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Anthony DeNito: 305-323-5195, [email protected], www.wheelheroes.co

Wheel Heroes Inc. is a Non-Profit charity 501(c)(3)

Anthony DeNito
305-323-5195
RE/MAX ADVANCE REALTY
[email protected]
www.facebook.com/anthonydenito

SOURCE Wheel Heroes