Ashraf Mahrous sets Guinness record for pulling train

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Ashraf Mahrous, an Egyptian wrestler known as Kabonga, recently set three Guinness World Records, including one for pulling a train with his teeth. He achieved this feat at Ramses train station in Cairo, pulling a 279-ton train for about 10 meters. Mahrous, who is in his 40s, only trained for 20 days before the event. He has previously set records for pulling a truck and cracking raw eggs quickly. He is also the President of the Egyptian Federation for Professional Wrestlers. Mahrous discovered his strength in school after accidentally injuring a classmate. He aims to break more records, including one for pulling a plane.


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