A Nigerian secondary school student put Nigeria on the global records platform after he broke the record for most skips on one leg in one minute.
The young boy, Gbenga Ezekiel from Ijapo High School in Akure, Ondo state recorded 265 skips beating the previous oneof 262 skips.
The 16-year-old’s attempt reached the global platform, Guinness World Record (GWR) four months after he attempted it at the Ondo State Sports Complex, Akure.
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His impressive feat was related to the National Coach of the Nigeria Rope Skipping Federation, Chubuisi Ukandu.
“The most skips in one minute on one leg is 265 and was achieved by Gbenga Ezekiel (Nigeria), in Akure, Nigeria, on October 31, 2022.”
“The attempt took place at the Akure stadium,” as confirmed on the Guinness World Record website.”
After his attempt in October, Gbenga hoped that it would be approved by the platform with much enthusiasm.
He was beyond elated when he learned that his attempt was ratified.
He said, “I am very happy that my record has been ratified. I feel so special to be a Guinness World Record holder after taking inspiration from videos I have seen on the internet.”
He also thanked his coach for his efforts and the encouragement to push through.
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