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French Swimmer Gerald Rioual Breaks the World Record For Most Underwater Bench Presses

  • Brian HeaterBrian Heater
  • November 6, 2014

Retired French professional swimmer Gerald Rioual landed a place in the Guinness Book of World Records by breaking the record for most underwater bench presses, lifting a 110 pound barbell 36 times over the course of 90 seconds — shattering the old record of 20.

via Guinness World Records

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