Tonye Solomon achieves GWR for most steps climbed on ladder with ball on the head

Guinness World Records (GWR) has confirmed Nigerian, Tonye Solomon, as the new record holder for the most steps climbed on ladder while balancing a ball on the head.

On Wednesday, September 13, GWR shared a clip from the attempt on their website, celebrating the new record holder.

The GWR certified Solomon after he achieved this feat in Yenegoa, Bayelsa State on August 10, 2023.

A statement released on the official GWR website read,

"The most steps climbed on a ladder while balancing a football (soccer ball) on the head is 150, and was achieved by Tonye Solomon (Nigeria), in Yenagoa, Nigeria, on 10 August, 2023.

"Tonye attempted this record to challenge himself and to inspire others to do great things. He spent 2 months training for the attempt until he was confident he could achieve the record."

His achievement has since generated several applause from Nigerians on social media.

@wizkidfc_: Congratulations to him

@iamAbiodunAA: Big big congratulations to him.

@Jerrylinz0: Naija to the world no record we no fit break

@iam_wilsons: There's so much talent in Nigeria

@Shawnifee: Big congratulations to him!

Nigerians breaking records and doing the biggest things! There’s so much talent in Nigeria!