ABOUT ME
STEFAN KNIELY
EXTREME ATHLETE
Give up to win
Stefan Kniely is a stock trader and judo fighter. On May 8, 2022, he broke the murph workout record: 1,900 pull-ups, 3,800 push-ups, 5,700 squats, and a total running distance of 62.64 km in 24 hours. The preparation for this took place during uninterrupted professional activity on a self-developed diet, and without a medical team, physiotherapy or mental coaches. Stefan: "Extreme sports is dedication. Only those who are able to sacrifice themselves completely will succeed."
The two-year preparation period began for Stefan at 5:00 a.m. - with the daily drive to work. The daily 320 km commute and working day, were followed by three hours of workout from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday.
Augmented by intensive sessions on the weekends, Stefan completed his 30-hour weekly program: "That was my life during the pandemic. Get up, work, work out, sleep, get up again."
Helped by friends, without agencies or big sponsors, Stefan organized and financed his world record attempt while continuing work and training. "People often said I am a maniac. But being normal didn't interest me anyway."
STEFAN KNIELY
WORLD RECORD
When Stefan Kniely returned from his 39th one-mile run at 1:14 a.m. on May 8, 2022, he had broken the 24-hour Murph World Record and raised nearly 12,000 euros for Children's Cancer Care.
In the 24 hours since May 7, 2:00 a.m., Stefan completed 19 complete workouts, each consisting of a one-mile run, 100 pull-ups, 200 push-ups, 300 squats and another one-mile run, all while wearing a protective vest weighing nearly 9 kg: That's 1900 pull-ups, 3800 push-ups, 5700 squats and a total running distance of 62.64 km.
The world record was monitored by four certified crossfit judges, recorded by two independent camera systems and certified by a notary public.
The athlete's record pays tribute to his father's example and fighting spirit in the battle against his illness.
