Egyptian sets new world record by pulling 279 tonne train with his teeth

An Egyptian wrestler and strongman on Thursday set a new Guinness World Record by pulling a 279 tonne train using only his strength and his teeth .

Ashraf Kabonga – also known as Ashraf Mahrous — pulled the locomotive and several carriages nearly 10 metres along the tracks at the Ramses Station in Cairo.

Crowds of people gathered to watch and cheer as he pulled the train, beating the previous record by 19 tonnes and setting his third…