Professional athletes are trying their best to set new records, including in short-distance running.
Amateur athletes are not far behind either and even set records, running, some on all fours, some in fins, and some in wooden shoes.
As for the last example, the German Andre Ortolf was ahead of the rest of the world.
A man's name was entered into the Guinness Book of Records after he ran 100 metres in wooden shoes in 16.27 seconds.
Wooden shoes were common among the inhabitants of Western Europe in the past.
Perhaps, by itself, it could set a record for the most uncomfortable shoe in the world.
But this is precisely what Mr. Ortolf took advantage of to become famous throughout the world.
It is worth noting here the German's tenacity on the path to glory.
The fact is that he has another world record to his credit.
Previously, the man practiced short-distance running in ski boots.
Then he was able to cover the 100 meters faster than anyone else – in 17.65 seconds.
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