SAS: Who Dares Wins star takes on world record rowing challenge in Mallorca
A British resident in Mallorca is preparing for a gruelling 12-hour rowing challenge that could see him break a Guinness […]
British resident James Priestley, who moved to Mallorca two years ago, is set to attempt a grueling 12-hour rowing challenge in an effort to break a Guinness World Records title while raising funds for mental health support. The challenge, scheduled for October 3 at his new gym in Port d’Andratx, involves rowing at least 153 kilometres on an indoor rowing machine.
Priestley, a former winner of Channel 4's SAS: Who Dares Wins, previously failed to complete the same challenge in Leeds in 2021 due to an injury. The current men’s record for the longest distance rowed on a Concept2 indoor rowing machine in 12 hours is 152.869 kilometres, and Priestley aims to surpass it. The funds raised from the challenge will go towards VÕS HELP, a mental health support service Priestley co-founded for military personnel, veterans, their families, and anyone in need of support.
The service connects users with trained counsellors, aiming to reduce waiting times for assistance. Priestley's new gym in Port d’Andratx, which will be open to the public during the challenge, aims to serve as a year-round community-focused fitness centre. The mayor of Andratx is expected to attend during the final hour of the event.
Despite the physical demands, Priestley believes his mental resilience, developed during his time on SAS: Who Dares Wins, will help him push through the toughest stages of the challenge.
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