Egyptian wrestler sets three World records with astonishing feats

|Published 1:50 PM ET, Monday March 17, 2025|

Cairo: Egyptian wrestler Ashraf Mahrous, known as Kabonga, has recently achieved three Guinness World Records, showcasing remarkable feats of strength. On March 13, 2025, at Cairo’s Ramses train station, Mahrous pulled a 279-ton train using only his teeth, moving it nearly 10 meters (approximately 33 feet). This accomplishment earned him the record for the heaviest rail pull using only teeth. ​

In addition to this, Mahrous set records for the heaviest locomotive pull and the fastest 100-meter road vehicle pull. Notably, he pulled a two-ton locomotive over 100 meters in under 40 seconds. ​

Mahrous, in his 40s and serving as the president of the Egyptian Federation for Professional Wrestlers, has a history of record-breaking performances. In June 2021, he pulled a 15,730-kilogram truck with his teeth, and in February 2024, he cracked and consumed 11 raw eggs in 30 seconds. ​

Despite training inconsistently for only 20 days before the event, Mahrous’s exceptional strength was evident in these achievements. ​

These feats not only highlight Mahrous’s individual capabilities but also underscore the potential of human physical strength when combined with dedication and resilience.

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