Franz Müllner sets world record by pulling a double-decker bus in Century City
Franz Müllner has now set his sights on breaking a world record in Antarctica.
A world record for sheer strength was set in Century City when Austrian strongman Franz Müllner pulled a City Sightseeing six-wheel double-decker bus weighing 14 530kg over 20 metres in 57 seconds.
Müllner is a former special forces member of the Austrian army.
His visit to Cape Town last week marked his sixth world record in his quest to set seven world records across seven continents.
The Austrian Rock, as he is known, has also lifted a 661kg helicopter on his shoulder for 30 seconds during a stunt in Austria.
He also holds the longest duration - 50 seconds - for restraining four motorcycles.
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