Fastest 100 m freestyle swim with motor neuron disease
- Who
- Mark O'Brien
- What
- 1:29.13 minute(s):second(s)
- Where
- Ireland (Dublin)
- When
- 01 September 2024
The fastest 100 m freestyle swim with motor neuron disease is 1 min 29.13 seconds, achieved by Mark O'Brien (UK) in Dublin, Ireland, on 1 September 2024.
Mark also achieved the 50 m freestyle record on the same day, in Luton, UK! He has previously achieved the record for the longest distance swimming non-stop in open water with motor neuron disease.
He took on this challenge to "inspire those living with motor neuron disease (MND) and terminal illness that you can still make a positive difference." He was also raising awareness of motor neuron disease and funds for charities supporting people with MND.
Mark hopes his records can leave a lasting legacy to his children to never give up even when the odds are stacked against you.