Mark Peart, from South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue, ran the London Marathon in full breathing apparatus.
A firefighter has set a world record for running the London Marathon in full uniform while using an air tank.Breathing using the tank strapped to his back, he had to have his tank changed every two miles.
The firefighter, who is based at Dearne Fire Station, also set the half-marathon world record in 2:16:26.The firefighter, based in South Yorkshire, said it was "uncomfortable" "The kit that we wear is incredible, but it's not ideal for running a marathon," he told BBC Radio Sheffield. Mr Peart was supported by 13 friends and colleagues on the route on Sunday, who helped change his self-contained breathing apparatusMark Peart could not remove his mask unless he was changing his tank or taking a drink of water
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