Ex-Cricketer Shatters Record, Runs Length of Sri Lanka in 6.5 Days
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A former Hong Kong youth cricket player has broken a world record by running the entire length of Sri Lanka in just six days and 13 hours.
Rahul Sharma, 24, faced severe obstacles during his attempt. He described a journey where "nothing went to plan." Problems included extreme heat, physical exhaustion, and major logistical issues.
Despite the challenges, Sharma persevered. He credits his success to strong personal faith and support from a global audience.
His time of six and a half days has been officially confirmed as a new world record for the route.