Gbenga Ezekiel, a Senior Secondary School One student at Ijapo High School in Akure, Ondo State, has set a new Guinness World Record for the most skips on one leg in sixty seconds. The talented teenager skipped 265 times, surpassing the previous record of 262 set by Rasel Islam of Bangladesh.
Ezekiel’s feat was recognised four months after his attempt at the Ondo State Sports Complex in Akure. The Nigeria Rope Skipping Federation’s national coach, Chubuisi Ukandu, was notified of the achievement, which has now been updated on the Guinness World Records website.
Ezekiel expressed his happiness and gave credit to his coach for introducing him to rope skipping. “I am very happy to have achieved this feat. I want to thank my coach for introducing me to rope skipping and helping me to develop my skills,” he said.
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In addition to breaking the world record, Ezekiel has also become the first athlete from Ondo State, the first Nigerian, and the first African rope skipper to achieve a Guinness World Records title. This impressive achievement has put the young Nigerian on the world stage and is a testament to his hard work and dedication to his sport.
The Guinness World Record for the most skips on one leg in sixty seconds is a challenging feat that requires exceptional skill, agility, and endurance. Ezekiel’s achievement is an inspiration to other young people in Nigeria and around the world who may be interested in rope skipping or other sports. It shows that with dedication, hard work, and the right training, anyone can achieve their goals and set new records.
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Joseph Omoniyi
