Catwalk Endurance Test: Nigerian Student Reaches 60 Hours in Record

Ololade Ayelabola, a student at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), set a new Guinness World Record (GWR) for the most distance walked by a model.

The model, who has done a 130.62km catwalk, began her 120km attempt on October 1 at UNILAG’s indoor sports complex.

After reaching 120km, she walked an additional 10km, totalling 2,058 laps around the sports facility.

Ayelabola stated in an Instagram post on Monday that the official goal was to exhibit the country’s innovation and fashion industry to the world.

“I am not walking by myself. I’m walking for many models who have been confined by preconceptions and harsh system norms.

“I am also walking to showcase the creativity of the Nigerian fashion industry.” Ayelabola’s feat is subject to GWR certification and confirmation.

References and Citation

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