Paddy Doyle

Tough 12 months for Doyle  

Paddy and my son Luke.

2008 has been a tough and challenging back breaking time for Paddy Doyle {GB}.

Paddy has broken and set a total of 10 official strength speed stamina records.  A major injury which he picked throughout the year was a slipped disk in his lower back, however he still continued to attempt the World Record in New York which was the most back of hands push ups in 1 minute carrying 40 lb back pack

listed are some of the feats of strength and fitness titles he has achieved from Jan 08 to Aug 08 

Most full contact straight arm punches in 1 hour - 29,850. Beating the previous Guinness World Record held by Angelo Breaux {USA} record of 22,386.

Most step ups in 1 hour carrying 40 lb back pack on 15 inch bench - 1,619. Beating Rob Simpson {UK} record of 1,511.

Most back of hands push ups in 1 hour carrying 40 lb back pack - 633.

World Endurance Strength Record .

  • 833 step ups carrying 40 lb back pack {15 inch bench}
  • 51.47 miles indoor rowing. 83 miles indoor cycle.
  • 130 back of hands push ups carrying 40 lb back pack.
  • 220 shuttle sprints {30 ft} carrying 40 lb back pack.
  • Finsihing time 9 hrs 55 min's 3 sec's.

All of the above official records were judged and witnessed by independant qualified coaches, and members of the press, media and HM armed forces.

 The above World Records are also recognised by the following, the International Record Holders Club {Germany}. World Record Federation {USA}. Guinness Book of World Records and the World Authority of Strength Fitness competitions WGC {UK}.