VIENNA (AFP) — A Pakistani man broke the world-record for "ear-lifting" in Vienna Sunday, carrying almost 62 kilograms (137 pounds) from a cord attached to his right ear.
Zafar Gill's feat earned him a place in the Guinness Book of World Records, as part of a day of record-breaking attempts in the Austrian capital, organised under the slogan "Vienna - Recordbreaker".
Gill had to use a special headgrip to protect both his ear and temple, as he lifted the weight for seven seconds about 10 centimetres (four inches) off the ground.
After warming up with a more modest 30-kilo weight, Gill took up the record-breaking 61.7 kilos with only a brief cry of pain.
Gill, who himself only weighs 90 kilos, trains everyday but insists he has never had any hearing problems due to his peculiar hobby.
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