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Fastest journey from Land's end to John-O'-Groats running backwards (male)
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Who
Arvind Pandya
What
26/7 day(s):hour(s):minute(s)
Where
United Kingdom
(John O'Groats to Land's End)
When
02 May 1990
Age Restriction: Applications for this record title will only be accepted if the applicant is 16 years of age or over.
Arvind Morarbhai Pandya (India), ran backwards from John O' Groats to Land's End, UK in 26 days 7 hr, from 6 April to 2 May 1990.
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