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Amputee from Clones on mission to enter Guinness Book of Records again

Jul 14, 2024 12:11 By News Northern Sound
Amputee from Clones on mission to enter Guinness Book of Records again
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Shane McLoughlin from Clones officially became 'World Champion' for the first person in the world as an amputee to pull an 18 tonne truck.

A Clones man, who is an amputee, is on a mission to enter the Guinness Book Of Records once again.
Shane McLoughlin from Clones officially became 'World Champion' for the first person in the world as an amputee to pull an 18 tonne truck.

Now, the Paralympian has sets his sights on a new challenge and is due to attempt it outside Combilift in Co Monaghan later this month.
Speaking to Northern Sound, Shane revealed that he will attempt a heavier lift which he hopes will inspire other young people to get involved in sports, regardless of their disability.
He also hopes that the sport of truck pulling will one day be feature as a completive sport in the Paralympics:

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