Young Ghanaian man Seidu Rafiwu, vying for the Guinness World Records title for the longest individual walk, successfully finished his journey at Independence Square in Accra today.
Rafiwu commenced his trek on Saturday, April 27, and completed the 383 km journey in 96 hours from Techiman to Accra.
He concluded his record attempt earlier today at Independence Square in Osu, Accra.
Reports of Rafiwu being rushed to the hospital due to exhaustion almost marred his Guinness World Record attempt on Saturday, adding controversy to his endeavor.
However, he later dispelled the rumors, clarifying that the viral video showing him receiving treatment in the ambulance was actually part of his scheduled recovery session supervised by his medical team.
America’s Jesse Casteneda set the current walking marathon record in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA, in September 1976, covering a distance of 228.930 kilometers.
Ghanaians are hopeful that Seidu Rafiwu’s endeavor will achieve similar success.
America’s Jesse Casteneda holds the current walking marathon record, achieved in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA, in September 1976, covering a distance of 228.930 kilometers.
Ghanaians are hopeful that Seidu Rafiwu’s attempt will prove successful.