MARYVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A man in Maryville took to the Junior High School track this morning, pushing his limits in a bold attempt to break a Guinness World Record. But, for Christian Anderson, it's about far more than making history, he’s honoring someone special while advocating for mental health awareness.

Anderson hopes to break the male world record for the farthest distance in a farmer's walk carrying 100 pounds in one hour by hauling two 51-pound water jugs. All to honor his big sister.

"We're doing this to raise awareness for suicide prevention and mental health; it is Mental Health Awareness Month. We lost my sister on Thanksgiving Day in 2018 to suicide, today would be her 51st birthday, so October 25th, 1974. She was on top of mind this whole time. I wanted to honor her. I w

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