Flintoff has been practising the variety of tasks, and admitted last week: "I can’t wait to take on my record breaking BT challenge for Sport Relief.
"I’ve never held a Guinness World Records title before so achieving 12 within 12 hours would be an incredible achievement.
"I’m used to high-pressured situations, especially during my cricket career - so hopefully I can hold my nerve and the nation will get behind me again and sponsor me."
The ex-Lancashire all-rounder also participated in a row across the English Channel with comedian John Bishop last month and was joined by Davina McCall and Denise Lewis.
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Andrew Flintoff has started his 12 records in 12 hours Sport Relief challenge.
The ex-England cricketer smashed the Guinness World Record for drinking a hot chocolate in 5.45 seconds this morning.
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Andrew Flintoff has started his 12 records in 12 hours Sport Relief challenge.
The ex-England cricketer smashed the Guinness World Record for drinking a hot chocolate in 5.45 seconds this morning.
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I grew up in Preston next to four housing estates and went to a school notorious for crime. A lot of the kids in my neighbourhood spent their time hanging around the streets nicking stuff and getting into trouble. For me it was all about the cricket. I believe that sport gives you purpose and direction and a sense of being part of a team. It's obviously far better to focus on something positive, as opposed to something destructive. Sport makes you feel good and proud.
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The Huffington Post UK | By Samuel Luckhurst Posted: 19/03/2012 09:39 Updated: 19/03/2012 16:48