By Mark Robertson
2021 AFL Captain s Day
How many push-ups can you do? T Shane Johnson, a U.S. Marine veteran from Pineville, North Carolina, broke a Guinness World Record when he did 3,050 push-ups in one hour. He managed to break the previous record of 2,900. He also attempted to break the 12-hour record for most pushups, which has stood at 19,325 for more than 30 years, but he fell short with only 16,400. Johnson’s record attempts raised money for the National Purple Heart Honor Mission.
By Sarah Tate
May 3, 2021
Setting a world record takes time, dedication, and a lot of hard work, especially for a task that takes a huge physical toll. One man in North Carolina recently rose to the occasion, breaking a record over the weekend and highlighting a good cause while doing it.
Marine veteran
TShane Johnson, of Pineville, is an advocate and motivational speaker, according to
WCNC. Now, he can claim the title of record holder for a physical feat he completed on Saturday (May 1) at Southpaw Training Center. As part of Push-Ups for Purple Hearts, Johnson was able to complete a staggering 3,050 push-ups in one hour, breaking the previous record of 2,900.
North Carolina man breaks record with 3,050 pushups in one hour
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May 3 (UPI) A North Carolina man broke a Guinness World Record when he performed 3,050 pushups in one hour, but he fell short in his attempt at a 12-hour pushup record.
TShane Johnson, a U.S. Marines veteran from Pineville, started his record attempt by performing 3,050 pushups in an hour, breaking the previous record of 2,900.
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Johnson kept going for 11 more hours, attempting to break the record for most pushups in 12 hours, which as stood at 19,325 for more than 30 years.
The veteran finished his 12-hour pushup marathon with 16,400, falling short of the second record.
Duty Calls: Purple Heart recipient represents state during tribute
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Marine Staff Sgt. Oliver Hickok receives one of his two Purple Hearts while recuperating from a Vietnam War combat wound. (National Purple Heart Honor Mission)Provided
A former Albany Marine recruiter and Vietnam War veteran has been chosen to be one of the nation’s 2021 Purple Heart Patriot Project honorees.
Marine Staff Sgt. Oliver Hickok of Newburgh, a former Albany resident, is a two-time Purple Heart recipient who represented his fellow Purple Heart heroes from New York state at a multi-day tribute to the courage and sacrifice of American’s combat wounded. The Purple Heart Patriot Project is a program of the National Purple Heart Honor Mission.
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