Swimmer with MND to attempt two world records in one day in two different countries

Mark O’Brien, who is a citizen of both Ireland and the UK, was diagnosed with MND in March 2022.

A swimmer with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) will attempt two Guinness World Records in one day and in two different countries next month.

On September 1, Mark O’Brien will tackle two swim sprint challenges, one in Ireland and one in the UK, to become the record holder for the fastest swims for someone with MND.