Egyptian strongman Ashraf Mahrous, known as Kabonga, set a new world record by pulling a 279-ton train in Cairo while fasting during Ramadan.
The feat took place at Ramses Station, where Kabonga dragged a locomotive and several carriages nearly 10 meters (33 feet) along the tracks.
A Guinness World Records committee and dozens of spectators witnessed the extraordinary display of strength.
Kabonga shattered his previous record of pulling a 221-ton train.
He told Anadolu Agency that he achieved multiple records over two consecutive days.
“On the first day, I pulled a two-ton cart for 107 meters in 37 seconds, then a one-ton cart for 100 meters in under 60 seconds,” he said.
“The next day, I pulled a 279-ton train with my shoulders for 10 meters and 66 centimeters.”
A renowned freestyle wrestler, Kabonga is famous for his feats of strength, often pulling massive vehicles.
With this latest achievement, he reaffirmed his place among the world’s strongest athletes.
