Charles Bungert

 Charles Bungert holds the Guinness World Record for “Heaviest person to complete a marathon (male).” Soon after he completed his very first marathon in 2012, Charles’ mom was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer and given 8-14 months to live. Charles made the decision then to enter a second marathon and officially challenge the Guinness World Record in effort to inspire his mom to fight for what seemed impossible. In 2013, Charles succeeded in accomplishing his goal of winning the Guinness World Record and proving to the world that the opinions of others do not determine capacity for greatness.