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Thomas van Tonder crosses 600 bars beneath Bloukrans Bridge

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South African Thomas van Tonder crossed 600 bars suspended beneath Bloukrans Bridge, over a distance of more than 280 metres, in 47 minutes and 37 seconds. The obstacle-course world champion completed this world first on the border between the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces, according to Euronews.

South African Thomas van Tonder crossed 600 bars suspended beneath Bloukrans Bridge in 47 minutes and 37 seconds as part of the Red Bull Bridge Bars challenge, Seneweb reports, citing Euronews. The obstacle-course world champion completed the crossing using only his arms.

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