Optimus Prime marathon runner breaks world record
Matt Batchelor from Milton Keynes has broken the Guinness World Record for the Fastest Marathon Dressed as a 3D Toy by completing the London Marathon as Optimus Prime in 4:19:23. His time surpassed the previous record by over 30 minutes, marking a personal and symbolic achievement after recovering from a serious health issue. Batchelor undertook the challenge to raise awareness and funds for Thrombosis UK, inspired by his own experience with deep vein thrombosis.
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