10-year-old eyes Paralympics and beyond after setting world record
Global Times
23rd August 2024
10-year-old eyes Paralympics and beyond after setting world record
By Lu Wenao
Ben Yuechen, a 10-year-old Chinese boy with a single arm, achieved a surprising monumental feat by setting a Guinness World Record in August.
He completed 21 burpees in one minute, the most in the AA2 disability classification, on the sidelines of a Spartan kids race held in Chongli, North China's Hebei Province.
Though now he is a world record holder, Ben, nicknamed Youyou, told the Global Times that he is not satisfied with the result.
"Actually, I am not satisfied with the result as I believe I can do more than 30 burpees in one minute," Ben said. "If there's another chance I will for sure challenge my record."
The burpee exercise, which combines squats, jumps, and push-ups, posed a significant challenge due to his disability.
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