Melton strongwoman breaks second Guinness World Record

Andrea Thompson, 40, set Conan's Wheel lifting Guinness World Record in February, by carrying the 256kg contraption for 290 metres.

The previous record was the same weight, but over just 60 metres.

Andrea Thompson of Suffolk New College (Image: Suffolk New College)

She previously won her first world record at the Regent Theatre in Ipswich by lifting a log, and was crowned as World Strongest Woman in 2018.

The mum-of-two from Melton went to Milan to compete for this second world record, which was shown on Italian TV.

Over the last six months, the Suffolk New College apprenticeship progress coach came second in the World's Strongest Woman in November and was part of a UK squad that took on a team from USA in Liverpool.

Andrea Thompson when she won World Strongest Woman. Credit: Andrea Thompson (Image: Andrea Thompson)

Then in January this year, Andrea came second in Australia's Strongest Woman before breaking the Conan Wheel record in February.

More recently in March, she attended the Arnold Sport Festival, fronted by actor and her hero, Terminator star Arnold Schwarzenegger, where she came third in the strongwoman category in Ohio.

Andrea said: "I've met quite a few famous people being involved in competitions but Arnie is the only person where I get starstruck.

Andrea Thompson when she won World Strongest Woman. Credit: Andrea Thompson (Image: Andrea Thompson)

"He recognised me from a tournament last year.

"The fact that one of the most recognisable people in the world is aware of who I am is strange, but it is great to say that even Arnie knows who I am."

The mum of teenage daughters added: "It's been exhausting and I've had a few back issues but I'm in a really happy place right now.

"I turned 40 last year and I'm competing against mainly 20-year-olds and this spurs me on.

"I've been in the top three of all the competitions I entered this season so I'm determined to keep going."