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Sumo wrestler aims for marathon record

A 184 kilogram American sumo wrestler is trying to officially become the heaviest person ever to finish a marathon.

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Kelly Gneiting is said to have completed the Los Angeles Marathon in 2008 in 12 hours, but didn't alert Guinness.

Now he's taking part in another LA marathon, and plans to have it certified by the world-record keepers.


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