Bowdano covered a total distance of 101.38 kilometres in 14 hours and six minutes. He completed the run at around 2pm on August 30 before immediately taking part in a cricket match.
He kept the cricket ball in his hand throughout the run for more than 14 hours and also wore a full white cricket uniform as part of his record attempt.
After completing the run, Bowdano bowled the first delivery of the match to his father, who played the ball towards the covers but did not score a run.
The 22-year-old then remained on the field for another 20 overs. He also hit two sixes during the match, although his team eventually lost by one run.
Bowdano said he had been playing cricket since the age of seven and found it extremely difficult to carry the ball throughout such a long run.
“It was a very difficult run. My legs were completely destroyed, but I still managed to finish it,” he said. Bowdano said his original target was to run 100 kilometres, but he deliberately chose a longer route to make sure he crossed the required distance even if he faced any problems during the run.
The challenge was not only aimed at setting a world record but also at raising money for charity. Bowdano has raised more than £6,000 through the challenge.
According to Guinness World Records, the current record is held by a person who ran 15 miles before bowling a delivery in August 2024.
Guinness World Records has started the verification process for Bowdano’s attempt. The new record will be officially confirmed if his run and bowling delivery meet all the required criteria.
