Former Paratrooper and member of the Royal British Legion, Paddy Doyle is an endurance athlete in a class of his own.
On Saturday 17th August at the Royal British Legion Club, Berkswell, in Solihull, under the scrutiny of the World Record officials, he is attempting to achieve his 300th world record for strength, endurance and stamina. Paddy, from Balsall Common, will start the day with a long-distance cross-country speed march, carrying a 100-pound backpack, arriving at the Legion Club - where he will undertake 3 strength fitness challenges, each lasting one minute.
Paddy is attempting to perform the most ‘back of hands’ push-ups, step ups, alternate squat thrusts and squats while carrying a 40-pound backpack. 26 years after attempting his first Guinness World Record, in 1987, the long-time supporter and benefactor of the Legion seems unstoppable.
He has an incredible energy for chasing and increasing his world endurance athlete status and has achieved sporting success in several different sporting disciplines. And, he continues to be a great inspiration for many of today’s competitors in the world of strength, speed and stamina.
He said: “I know that these are tough events but having my friends, the World Record team behind me really drives me on.
“It’s great that on Saturday the Mayor of Solihull, Councillor Joe Tildesley and Borough Council Officials are going to be there to cheer me on as well as people who have supported me through these record-breaking attempts.” The event has now sold out but you can get more information on Paddy’s website,www.worldendurancechampion.co.uk/default.aspx (http://www.worldendurancechampion.co.uk/default.aspx)
The Legion spends £1.6 million each week providing social, emotional and financial care to the whole Armed Forces community - currently serving and ex-Service people, and their dependents. Paddy will be raising money for the Royal British Legion during this event.
