Russian Athlete Pulls High-Speed Train, Sets World Record

Russian athlete Denis Vovk, affiliated with the Russian Powerlifting Federation, set a world record by pulling a high-speed "Sapsan" train in Saint Petersburg. According to the press service of the Russian Railways, Vovk used a special ladder and cable to pull the 650-ton train a distance of 1.48 meters in 37 seconds. Denis Vovk explained that he plans to submit this result to the Guinness World Records, noting that all approvals usually take 3-4 months. The athlete stated that he continually tries to maintain his fitness and prepares about a month before the event.