WEST SALEM, Ore. – Major Tommy Vu of the Oregon Army National Guard has set a new world record for the most chest-to-ground push-ups in one hour. According to the Oregon Army National Guard, Vu completed 1,721 repetitions at West Coast Strength gym in West Salem.
Vu surpassed the previous record of 1,530 push-ups, which was held by a New York-based athlete. This achievement marks Vu’s sixth world record in fitness, a journey that began during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“I’ve got a really strong will, and I just don’t know how to quit,” Vu said.
He dedicated this record to Leonardo Bearstein Luu, a 12-year-old chow chow who belonged to his in-laws and passed away in April. Vu will donate $1,721 to the Oregon Humane Society as part of his tradition of contributing $1 per repetition to charity.
Katie Hamlin of the Oregon Humane Society attended the event, highlighting the organization’s mission. “We are a nonprofit organization. We’re the largest animal welfare organization in the state,” Hamlin said…