Amazing to see Irish Olympic Gold Medallist @daniel.wiffen support Mark O'Brien's Guinness World Record Attempt. Thank you Daniel!!
On the 1st September, Mark aged 55 sets out to become triple world record holder with latest challenge to achieve fastest swim for someone with Motor Neurone Disease (ALS). He will attempt two Guinness World Records in one day, tackling two swim sprint challenges in two countries to become the record holder for the fastest swims for someone with Motor Neurone Disease.
His first attempt will be a 50m Freestyle in Luton, UK, at Inspire Luton Sports Village at 08:50 AM, where he looks to beat a time of 38.92 seconds.
He will then travel to Ireland where his second attempt will be a 100m Freestyle at the National Aquatic Centre in Dublin at 16:30 PM where he will look to beat a time of one minute 39.88 seconds.
Members of the public are invited to come along to the National Aquatic Centre to encourage him on.
Mark is also fundraising to support 3 Charities in Ireland and the UK.
To support him, check out his page