Who Runs Fastest in Heels: No, It's Not a Woman
You must admit, it would be logical to assume that the world record for running 100 meters in high heels belongs to a woman, but no.
The title of record holder in this category was awarded to a 34-year-old Spaniard named Christian Roberto Lopez Rodriguez.
He managed to complete the sprint in 12.82 seconds.
The man was wearing high-heeled shoes.
According to the requirements, the height of the heels must be at least 7 cm, and the width of the tip must be no more than 1.5 cm. The use of platform shoes is prohibited.
To some extent, the athlete's record-setting efforts were prompted by illness: Christian Roberto Lopez Rodriguez suffers from type 1 diabetes.
According to the man, with his achievement he wanted to prove that people with diabetes are capable of achieving no less heights than healthy people.
He hopes that his achievement will inspire others who have had to deal with similar challenges.
