Orelen Fonteno set a record at the Eiffel Tower

French professional athlete Orelen Fonteno set a new world record for cycling up the Eiffel Tower. This was reported by Zamin.uz.

He climbed to the second floor of the tower in 12 minutes and 30 seconds, achieving a time nearly 7 minutes faster than the previous record. According to the official Facebook page of the Eiffel Tower, the athlete climbed 686 steps and accomplished this feat using a trial bike.

These types of bikes are designed to overcome special obstacles and navigate uneven terrain. The previous record was 19 minutes and 4 seconds.

Orelen Fonteno completed the distance in 12 minutes and 30 seconds, improving the record by 6 minutes and 34 seconds. Fonteno is a three-time world vice-champion and has participated in numerous international competitions in the trial cycling discipline.

His achievement on the Eiffel Tower was highly praised by the French sports community and recognized as the first official cycling record set on the symbolic landmark of Paris. This result once again confirmed the athlete's professional skill and endurance.