The World's Strongest Man has been appointed 'Official Bag Holder' at Chessington World of Adventures Resort.
Tom 'The Albatross' Stoltman is Official Bag Holder
Tom 'The Albatross' Stoltman will ensure all visitors to the park on Wednesday (16.08.23) can enjoy National Rollercoaster Day without one of their group having to look after the belongings by piling their bags onto his arms.
The 6ft 9in strongman's record for a stone lift is 286kg, and the average full rucksack for a day at Chessington weighs 6kg, meaning he can hold 47 bags on his arms while their owners ride the likes of old favourite Vampire and the new Mandrill Mayhem, which is located in the World of Jumanji.
Tom said: “I have been having a blast working with Chessington. I’ve lifted hundreds of kilos before, but I’ve never had to hold 47 bags while people go on rollercoasters! I hope I get to have a go on Mandrill Mayhem before the day is out.”
Kevin McIlmurray, Head of Guest Experience, at Chessington World of Adventures Resort, added: “At Chessington, there’s a ride for everyone – so we want to get everyone on the rides this National Rollercoaster Day.
"Our number one priority is for our guests to have fun, and we know they will be thrilled to have our Official Bag Holder free up their arms while they ride the coasters.
"Who better for Chessington – Britain’s Wildest Adventure – to partner with, than The Albatross. With his superhuman strength, riders will be able to load him up like a sort of human buckaroo.”
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