Football freestyler John Farnworth attempted to set a marathon world record. Find out if he succeeded...
Keepy-uppy king misses out on fifth world record
Football freestyler John Farnworth successfully ball juggled his way through the London Marathon on Sunday - but was unable to set a new world record.
The keepy-uppy king completed the 26.2 mile course in a time of 12hours, 15minutes, finishing after 10pm in the black of night.
Farnworth holds four Guinness World Records, including most around the worlds in under a minute.
But was unable to add a fifth at the weekend after failing to beat the time of 7hours 18minutes set by Czech Jan Skorkovsky back in 1990.
Nevertheless, Farnworth has still raised plenty of money for Kick4Life, a charity that uses football to deliver a health education, HIV testing and life-skills programme for orphans and vulnerable children in the southern African country of Lesotho.
The Manchester United fan is aiming to amass £50,000 for the organisation and YOU can still donate.
To make a contribution or to find out more about John, visit:
www.virginmoneygiving.com/freestylemarathon
