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Sports News of Wednesday, 15 February 2023

Source: www.mynigeria.com

WATCH: Talented Nigerian teenager becomes Guiness Book of Record holder for most skips on one leg in one minute

Ondo schoolboy bags Guinness Record for most skips on one leg in one minute Ondo schoolboy bags Guinness Record for most skips on one leg in one minute

Gbenga Ezekiel, a secondary school student of Ijapo High School Akure, Ondo has entered the Guinness Book of Records for most skips on one leg in one minute.

The 16-year-old recorded an astonishing 265 skips in 60 seconds to beat the old record held by Rasel Islam from Bangladesh.

The attempt took place about four months ago at the Akure stadium before it was ratified by the Guinness Book of Records via its official website.

“The most skips in one minute on one leg is 265 and was achieved by Gbenga Ezekiel (Nigeria), in Akure, Nigeria, on 31 October 2022. The attempt took place at the Akure stadium,” the statement read.

Young Ezekiel couldn't hide his excitement following the ratification of his remarkable feat.

“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.

“I thank my coach for his efforts since he introduced me and other students to rope skipping. I am proud of my achievement, and I wish to do more in the future,” Ezekiel told The PUNCH.

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