MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo — Friday morning, a man successfully pushed a peanut to the summit of Pikes Peak.
This achievement comes two days ahead of what would've been required to break a record.
A man supposedly pushed a peanut up Pikes Peak with his nose 93 years ago. Since then, the challenge has been tackled a few times but never in the 21st century.
Now, Bob Salem of Colorado Springs will be the first.
Pushing the peanut up the mountain is in honor of Manitou Springs' 150-year celebration of city life. Additionally, he's raised money for charity.
Ahead of his journey, KRDO sat down with him. Salem insisted he wasn't nuts, just "eccentrically challenged."
"I like the weird and the strange. I love local stuff," he says.
Track his progress here.
MORE WAYS TO GET 9NEWS
Subscribe to our daily 9NEWSLETTER for top stories from 9NEWS curated daily just for you. Get content and information right now for can’t-miss stories, Next and Broncos content, weather and more delivered right to your inbox.
DOWNLOAD THE 9NEWS APP
iTunes: http://on9news.tv/itunes
Google Play: http://on9news.tv/1lWnC5n
HOW TO ADD THE 9NEWS APP TO YOUR STREAMING DEVICE
ROKU: add the channel from the ROKU store or by searching for KUSA.
For both Apple TV and Fire TV, search for "9NEWS" to find the free app to add to your account. Another option for Fire TV is to have the app delivered directly to your Fire TV through Amazon.