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Tonye Solomon, a Nigerian, set a record for the most steps ascended on a ladder while holding a football on his head, according to the Guinness Book of World Records.
After Solomon established the record in August in Bayelsa state, GWR announced this on its website on Wednesday.
According to reports, the Nigerian accomplished the feat by masterfully controlling the football balanced on his head while ascending 150 stairs to the summit of a 250-foot (76-metre) tall radio mast.
In spite of skepticism from his fellow countrymen, the Records claimed that Solomon had previously traveled 60 km (37 miles) with a football on his head from Amassoma to Yenagoa in Bayelsa State.
It went further that his latest record was achieved to prove the critics wrong which he demonstrated with his skills.
Many of Tonye Solomon’s countrymen questioned the veracity of his account after he traveled 60 kilometers (37 miles) on foot from Amassoma to Yenagoa in Bayelsa State, Nigeria, according to GWR.
Tonye resolved to set a Guinness World Records record for the most steps climbed while holding a football on his head in order to disprove their claims.
The Records reported that “He expertly maintained control of the ball atop his head while climbing 150 steps to the top of a 250-foot (76-metre) tall radio mast” last month.
Solomon reportedly stated that he intended to establish this record in order to push himself and “inspire others to do great things.”
He was claimed to have trained for it for two months, using all of his free time to practice until he was sure he would succeed. During the record attempt, he was said to have appeared unaffected by the steep incline, finishing the climb in just 12 and a half minutes.
Solomon climbed all 150 steps, flung the ball down, and raised his fist in triumph.
“It wasn’t easy,” the record breaker said. I’d want to express my gratitude to the Nigerian Civil Defense Bayelsa State Command for letting me utilize their space for this.
Solomon is a student at the Chukwuebuka Freestyle Academy, which is headed by Chukwuebuka Ezugha and has produced record-breaking performers including Kid Eche, Vincent Okezie, and Victor Richard, according to the GWR.
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