Fort Cavazos officer to attempt Guinness World Record
FORT CAVAZOS, Texas (FOX 44) – A Fort Cavazos officer will attempt to break a Guinness World Record for the fastest mile run in a bomb suit.
According to the Fort Cavazos Media Center, the current record of seven minutes and 24.21 seconds was set by Mark Gibbs in 2017. Captain Travis Chewning-Kulick hopes to demonstrate the physical and mental fortitude required of Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technicians who routinely operate in challenging and physically demanding conditions by besting this time.
Captain Travis Chewning-Kulick is commander of the 752nd Ordnance Company in the EOD, according to the Fort Cavazos Media Center. He will attempt to break the record at Phantom Warrior Stadium this Friday.
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