I smashed the world Hyrox record at age 75 – I trained for over a year for this moment
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A SCOTS hospital worker has become a double Hyrox champion after smashing a world record at the age of 75.
David Ridout, a porter at the University Hospital Crosshouse near Kilmarnock, was left "absolutely delighted" with his achievements after training for over a year.
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The OAP, from Crosshouse, Ayrshire, qualified for the Hyrox World Championships in Chicago by winning a regional race earlier this year.
And at the competition last month, he won his solo and doubles race to become a double world champion.
On top of that, David also broke the world record for his solo race in his age group.
He hopes his achievements can inspire others to improve their health and wellbeing.
Hyrox is a physically demanding sports competition involving running and functional fitness movements.
The competition is made up of a 1km run followed by an exercise station that is repeated eight times for the eight different workout stations.
Events are held across the globe, with dates in Glasgow later this year.
David said: "I was absolutely delighted to not only win the two medals, but to break the world record.
"I trained very hard for over a year so I could go out and do my best in Chicago.
"Hopefully by sharing my achievement this may inspire others to look at their options and challenge themselves to improve their health and wellbeing.
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"If I can do it, anybody can."
Assistant Director of Estates and Support Services Helen Gemmell added: "I want to congratulate David on this tremendous achievement.
"It must have taken a great deal of effort and dedication.
"The entire team are extremely proud of him and what he has achieved."
Earlier this year, 40,000 fitness fanatics flocked to the OVO Hydro in Glasgow for a Hyrox competition.
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