14th March 2025 10:30:45 AM
1 min readEgyptian wrestler and strongman Ashraf Kabonga achieved a remarkable feat on Thursday, setting a new Guinness World Record by pulling a 279-tonne train using only his teeth and physical strength.
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Performing the challenge at Cairo’s Ramses Station, Kabonga—also known as Ashraf Mahrous—hauled a locomotive and several carriages nearly 10 meters along the tracks. His accomplishment surpassed the previous record by 19 tonnes.
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A crowd of spectators gathered to witness the astonishing display, cheering as he successfully completed the pull. This achievement marks his third world record in just two days.
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"Today, I pulled a 279-tonne train using my teeth and shoulder. Just yesterday, I set another record by dragging a two-tonne car for 107 meters in an unbeaten 37 seconds," he shared.
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In addition to these feats, Kabonga also holds records for cracking and consuming 11 raw eggs in 30 seconds and pulling a 15,730-kilogram truck with his teeth.
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Now in his 40s, he serves as the president of the Egyptian Federation for Professional Wrestlers.
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