
George Hood
George Hood puts himself through things that would crush a younger man. The 54-year-old ultra-endurance athlete has set or holds five Guinness World Records in physically excruciating events. Find out why he pushes himself to the limits.
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George Hood puts himself through things that would crush a younger man. The 54-year-old ultra-endurance athlete has set or holds five Guinness World Records in physically excruciating events. Find out why he pushes himself to the limits.

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