Nigerian Tonye Solomon has set a new record holder for the most steps climbed on a ladder while balancing a football on the head.
Guinness World Records (GWR) announced this on Wednesday via its website.
Solomon climbed a radio mast which has 150 ladder steps.
In a post on X, the GWR said: “New record: Most steps climbed on a ladder while balancing a football on the head – 150 by Tonye Solomon (Nigeria).”
Solomon had earlier completed a 60 km journey from Amassoma to Yenagoa with a football on his head, said the GWR.
It also said the Nigerian achieved the feat in August.
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While spending two months training for it, using all his free time to practise, Solomon said he wanted to set this record to challenge himself and “inspire others to do great things.”
During the record attempt, he appeared unaffected by the steep climb, finishing it in just 12.5 minutes. After conquering all 150 steps, he jubilantly threw the ball down and celebrated with a triumphant fist pump.
He said, “It wasn’t easy. I thank the Nigerian Civil Defense Bayelsa State Command for allowing me use their facility for this.”
Solomon is a member of the Chukwuebuka Freestyle Academy, led by Chukwuebuka Ezugha. This academy has nurtured many talents like Kid Eche, Vincent Okezie, Victor Richard Kipo, and Confidence Kipo, who have all achieved remarkable records.
