AN Army recruiting sergeant aims to prove he's the best by making an attempt on the world record for bench presses.
Green Howard Sergeant Chris Gent, from Guisborough, is already in training for the test of strength and stamina, which demands he lifts 100 kilograms from shoulder height to above his head 30 times in less than 41 seconds - the equivalent of lifting three tonnes.
The current world record is held by another British Army sergeant, Neil Thomas.
Sgt Gent, based with his unit at Catterick Garrison, hopes to be ready to try to attempt the record in the middle of next month, and hopes to raise money for local charities.
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