Checkmate on the Clock: Tunde Onakoya And Others Who Have Recently Won Guinness World Record
In a stunning display of endurance and strategic prowess, Tunde Onakoya, a renowned chess maestro, has etched his name in the annals of history by shattering the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon. The 29-year-old Nigerian achieved this remarkable feat in the iconic Times Square of New York City, where he played chess non-stop for an astounding 57 hours. This triumph eclipses the previous record of 56 hours and 9 minutes, set by Norwegian chess enthusiasts Hallvard Haug Flatebø and Sjur Ferkingstad in 2018.
Onakoya’s victory is not just a personal milestone but also a testament to the indomitable spirit of Nigerians who have been making waves in the Guinness World Records. Last year, the nation celebrated as Hilda Baci, a culinary virtuoso, clinched the record for the longest cooking marathon by an individual.
The Guinness World Records, a global authority on record-breaking achievements, has been documenting extraordinary feats since its inception in 1955. Aspiring record holders must undergo a rigorous verification process to ensure the authenticity of their claims.
Here’s a glimpse at the recent trailblazers from Nigeria who have redefined the limits of human achievement:
– Hilda Baci (May 2023): Stirring up a storm in the kitchen, Baci cooked her way into the record books with a marathon that lasted 93 hours and 11 minutes.
– Divine Ikubor (Rema) (May 2023): The Nigerian music sensation’s hit track ‘Calm Down’ soared to the top of The Official MENA Chart, marking a first in the record’s history.
– Gbenga Ezekiel (October 2022): Ezekiel leapt ahead with the most skips on one leg in a minute, setting a new benchmark with 278 skips.
– Folashade Oluwafemiayo (August 2022): Oluwafemiayo lifted her way to glory at the World Para Powerlifting Championships, setting a world record lift of 152.5 kg.
– Chukwuebuka Ezugha and Victor Richard Kipo (March 2022): This dynamic duo made football artistry look easy, achieving 252 consecutive passes between the head and soles.
– Vincent Okezie (March 2022): Okezie dazzled with his fifth GWR for the most football ‘around the world’ tricks with arms linked, tallying 71.
– Bose Omolayo (December 2021): Omolayo powered through to set a new record for the heaviest para power lift by a female in her category.
– Chinonso Miracle Eche (October 2021): Eche showed off his football finesse, setting a record for the most consecutive touches in one minute while balancing another ball on his head.
– Peter Aho (October 2021): Aho bowled over the competition with a T20i hat-trick and the best bowling figures in T20is.
– Bayo Omoboriowo (September 2021): Omoboriowo captured the record for creating the largest photo book, a monumental 60.84 square meters in size.
With Onakoya’s recent victory, the legacy of Nigerian record-breakers continues to grow, inspiring a nation and the world with their extraordinary talents and unyielding determination.
