English cricketer runs 100km from Lord’s Cricket Ground in unique Guinness World record attempt
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English cricketer runs 100km from Lord’s Cricket Ground in unique Guinness World record attempt
Sam Bodoano undertook an impressive 100km challenge, running from Lord's Cricket Ground to Valley End Cricket Club in his full cricket whites, a cricket ball in hand. The event concluded with him bowling the first ball of a match to his father. His effort garnered nearly £6,000 for The Ruth Strauss Foundation, with Guinness World Records currently assessing his record attempt for official acknowledgment.
Sam Bodoano Runs 62 Miles in World Record Attempt for Longest Cricket Bowling Run-Up | 🏏 LatestLY
Dedicated cricketer Sam Bodoano completed an extraordinary 62-mile (100km) run-up from Lord's Cricket Ground to Valley End Cricket Club over August 30-31, 2026. This monumental feat served as a Guinness World Record attempt for the longest cricket bowling run-up, far surpassing the previous 15-mile record. 🏏 Sam Bodoano Runs 62 Miles in World Record Attempt for Longest Cricket Bowling Run-Up.
This unique challenge raised nearly £6,000 for cancer charity The Roth Strauss Foundation.
Fast bowling is not just about hand dexterity, it also requires a strong run-up. Usually, we see bowlers running from a distance of just a few yards. However, for the first time in the history of the sport, a different world record has been set using a distance of 100 kilometers as a run-up.
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