Hatfield Tesco Extra store manager Mark Townsend with Facebook competition winner Rosalyn Wild
Giant shopping trolley sets new Guinness World Record outside Hatfield supermarket
By Ross Logan , Reporter
Thursday, November 17, 2011
5:33 PM
A NEW world record was set in Hatfield today (Thursday) – for the fastest ever shopping trolley.
The shopping trolley on the roadBosses at Tesco Extra in Hatfield were today awarded an official certificate from Guinness World Record adjudicators, after a 2.5m, two seater motorised shopping trolley set a new milestone in shopping cart capabilities.
The zany stunt was the result of a Facebook competition run by Tesco, asking customers what world record they’d most like to hold.
The competition was won by 15-year-old Rosalyn Wild from Milford Haven in Wales, who was in the passenger seat during the trolley’s record-breaking dash.
Rosalyn said: “It was such a surprise to be chosen.
“I was so excited when I found out I was going to take part in a record breaking challenge. I had such a great day; it will be something I will never forget.”
Tesco store manager Mark Townsend said: “The trolley looks brilliant; my staff had a great time having a ride around the car park.
“I am delighted Guinness World Records chose Hatfield to carry out their world record attempt.”
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2 comments
Well, what was the speed then? Or do we have to guess, is there a prize?! Also how can Rosalyn hold the record if she was not driving? Total farce!!
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NeilB
Friday, November 18, 2011
And all within 24 hours of Sainsburys new super-store opening just 2 miles away... Well... What 'luck'. Cough** Set up** Cough.
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Imogen Mann
Thursday, November 17, 2011