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Photos: PA strongman bends horseshoes in pursuit of Guinness World Record

Cameron Clark
York Daily Record
On December 7, 2019, Todd Jones of Bucks County, Pennsylvania attempted to set the Guinness World Record for "Most horseshoes bent by hand in 60 seconds".
On December 7, 2019, Todd Jones of Bucks County, Pennsylvania attempted to set the Guinness World Record for "Most horseshoes bent by hand in 60 seconds".
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Todd Jones hopes to bend four horseshoes in the allotted time, December 7, 2019.
Todd Jones hopes to bend four horseshoes in the allotted time, December 7, 2019.
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Chris "Haircules" Rider, Todd Jones' coach, helps set up for the record breaking morning at York Barbell, December 7, 2019.
Chris "Haircules" Rider, Todd Jones' coach, helps set up for the record breaking morning at York Barbell, December 7, 2019.
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To warm up, Todd Jones bends a nail to get his juices flowing, December 7, 2019.
To warm up, Todd Jones bends a nail to get his juices flowing, December 7, 2019.
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Todd Jones focuses on his technique as he bends a nail, December 7, 2019.
Todd Jones focuses on his technique as he bends a nail, December 7, 2019.
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Chris "Haircules" Rider carefully shows each horseshoe to the camera proving they fit the perimeters of the Guinness World Record judges, December 7, 2019.
Chris "Haircules" Rider carefully shows each horseshoe to the camera proving they fit the perimeters of the Guinness World Record judges, December 7, 2019.
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In order to get this world record, he must use his bare hands to bend as many horseshoes into the shape of a heart as possible during the span of one minute, December 7, 2019.
In order to get this world record, he must use his bare hands to bend as many horseshoes into the shape of a heart as possible during the span of one minute, December 7, 2019.
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Todd Jones made his world record attempt at York Barbell, December 7, 2019.
Todd Jones made his world record attempt at York Barbell, December 7, 2019.
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Todd Jones measures the horseshoe to make sure he bent it enough, December 7, 2019.
Todd Jones measures the horseshoe to make sure he bent it enough, December 7, 2019.
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Todd Jones successfully bent three horseshoes meaning he could potentially be the new world record holder, pending review from the Guinness World Record judges, December 7, 2019.
Todd Jones successfully bent three horseshoes meaning he could potentially be the new world record holder, pending review from the Guinness World Record judges, December 7, 2019.
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Todd Jones proudly shows his handy work after bending three horseshoes, December 7, 2019.
Todd Jones proudly shows his handy work after bending three horseshoes, December 7, 2019.
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(Left to right) Chris "Haircules" Rider, Niko Hulsander, Todd Jones, Ben Sarrow, and Christopher Thisse are all smiles after Jones powers through the horseshoes, December 7, 2019.
(Left to right) Chris "Haircules" Rider, Niko Hulsander, Todd Jones, Ben Sarrow, and Christopher Thisse are all smiles after Jones powers through the horseshoes, December 7, 2019.
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