Body by burpees: Raleigh firefighter sets Guinness World Record

RALEIGH (WTVD) — A Raleigh firefighter is an unofficial Guinness World Record holder, pending paperwork.

5,297. That’s how many burpees Nick Christopoulos said he did on Sunday in an un-air-conditioned gym.

“It was as it sounds, awful…yeah.”

His venture to hold the title started simply enough- for every call at his firehouse, he’d do 100 burpees.

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