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James Farmer, a former head boy of Glyn School in Epsom, Surrey, is undertaking a 24-hour endurance challenge to flip a 100-kilogram tractor tyre continuously in a bid to break a Guinness World Record.

Key details of the story:

• The Challenge: Farmer plans to flip the 100 kg tyre around a marked course on the grounds of Glyn School for a full 24 hours under the observation of independent witnesses.

• The Record: The existing Guinness World Record for distance covered while flipping a tyre in 24 hours stands at 11.21 kilometres (approximately 6.96 miles). Farmer aims to surpass 15 kilometres.

• The Purpose: The attempt aims to raise £20,000 toward the construction of a new sports pavilion for Glyn School, supporting physical education classes, school sports fixtures, and broader community use ahead of the school’s centenary in 2027.

• The Person: Now a professional trainer and fitness coach who has worked with Olympians and appeared on ITV, Farmer credited his former school with providing the foundation for his career and described the gruelling challenge as his way of giving back.