Gainesville man to try to break world record at Senior Olympics

Dan Durante, 70, Gainesville, will attempt to set a new world record for 61 pull-ups within one minute for the Guinness Book of Records on Saturday, Sept. 13, at noon. at the Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 S. 2nd St., Arlington.

Durante is a competitor entered at the opening day of the Northern Virginia Senior Olympics.

Dave Jerome, NVSO chairman, said “It’s exciting to have Dan make his attempt during our opening which will bring even more attention to what seniors are capable of after 50.”
   
NVSO’s 50 + events will run through Wed., Sept. 24 at 19 different venues throughout Northern Virginia. All events are open to the public. There is no onsite registration. For more information, call 703-228-4721 or email, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).  Daily schedule and results can be found at http://www.nvso.us.
   
NVSO is sponsored by the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax and Falls Church and the counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, Fauquier and Prince William.