STRONGMAN SETS WORLD RECORD

A WORLD record for the sterkste mens was set right here in Century City at the weekend, when Austrian yster 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.

After crossing the finishing line, Müllner raised his fists in victory.

He said it took four months to prepare for the stunt, training for four hours a day on bicycle, strongman gym and by following a good diet.

He explains: “I feel very strong, I feel very good, and Cape Town is beautiful.” 

He said his upcoming seventh world record will be in Antarctica where he will be pulling a plane.

The Record Institute Germany issued Franz Müllner with a world record certificate.

The Record Institute Germany issued him a world record certificate which stated that: “Franz Müllner achieved the world record for the fastest time to pull an extra heavy double-decker bus 20 metres (male).

"During his 7 Continents challenge he pulled a 14 530kg heavy City Sightseeing bus in only 57 seconds over the 20 metre distance at Long March to Freedom in Cape Town, South Africa, on 16 April."