Renowned filmmaker, Chris Terrill sets World Record for Fastest Marathon on Crutches while raising money for Portsmouth-based Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity
Honorary Royal Marine and Ambassador for the Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC) Chris Terrill, has been ratified as the Guinness World Record holder for the fastest marathon on crutches (male), completing the Brighton Marathon in 2024 in an incredible time of 6 hours, 11 minutes, and 11 seconds.
Chris, 72, took on the challenge to raise funds for RNRMC to honour the memory of his friend, Commander Robert ‘Bob’ Hawkins MBE RN. He accomplished this extraordinary feat just four months after undergoing a hip replacement.
Chris said: “I am delighted to have had my time ratified by Guinness World Records. I'm even more delighted that I was running in RNRMC colours and wearing my green beret which, as everyone knows, imbues a certain sense of determination.
“All the way round all I could hear in my mind were my old training team from Lympstone urging me to go faster!”
A long-time advocate for military personnel and a passionate supporter of wounded veterans, Chris has dedicated much of his career to documenting the lives of servicemen and women.
His latest endeavour not only shattered records but also highlighted the strength and resilience of the military community.
Sam Nicolson, Chief Operating Officer at Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity praised Chris’s remarkable accomplishment, stating: "It is an absolutely phenomenal achievement, particularly while running in memory of his friend, Commander Bob Hawkins, one of the Royal Navy’s biggest characters.
"All at Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity want to say a big thank you to RNRMC Ambassador Chris for his dedication and efforts in raising awareness and funds to support the Royal Naval Community past and present."