Son’s prank leads to dad qualifying for world fitness championships
A father and son have turned a secret fitness challenge sign-up into a competitive journey that saw the older man qualify for world championships.
Jacob Merwood secretly entered his 58-year-old dad in a brutal fitness race as what appeared to be a prank. Rather than back down, the older man took on the challenge and went on to qualify for the world championships in the sport. The two have developed a competitive dynamic where they enjoy seeing each other tested.
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‘We like seeing each other suffer’: Dad and son’s epic fitness duel
Jacob Merwood secretly signed his dad up for a brutal fitness race. He probably didn't expect the 58-year-old to go and qualify for the world champs.