GWR: NIGERIAN TONYE SOLOMON SETS RECORD FOR CLIMBING RADIO MAST WITH FOOTBALL ON HIS HEAD
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Nigerian Tonye Solomon broke the Guinness World Record by ascending 150 steps, holding a football on his head, to the summit of a 250-foot (76-metre) radio mast.
Solomon established the record in August in Bayelsa State, according to information released by GWR on its website on Wednesday.
“New record: Most steps climbed on a ladder while balancing a football on the head – 150 by Tonye Solomon (Nigeria),” GWR posted on X, formerly Twitter.
GWR reported that some people questioned Solomon’s account of travelling 60 kilometres with a football on his head from Amassoma to Yenagoa.
Tonye was motivated to prove them wrong and achieve a Guinness World Record by ascending 150 steps on a ladder while carrying a football.
New record: Most steps climbed on a ladder while balancing a football on the head – 150 by Tonye Solomon (Nigeria) ️⚽️
Don’t look down 👀 pic.twitter.com/yeZAXe1CxH
— Guinness World Records (@GWR) September 13, 2023
During the record attempt, Tonye apparently didn’t seem bothered by the steep ascent, finishing it in just 12.5 minutes. He triumphantly threw the ball down and gave a victorious fist pump after completing all 150 steps.
“After Tonye Solomon walked 60 km (37 mi) with a football on his head from Amassoma to Yenagoa in Bayelsa State, Nigeria, many of his compatriots doubted the authenticity of his story,” GWR said.
“So, to prove them wrong, Tonye decided to demonstrate his skills by setting a Guinness World Records title for the most steps climbed on a ladder while balancing a football on the head.
“He successfully achieved the dizzying feat last month by climbing 150 steps to the top of a 250-foot (76-metre) tall radio mast while expertly keeping control of the ball atop his head,” the Records stated.
Reacting, Solomon said he wanted to set this record to challenge himself and “inspire others to do great things.”
He was believed to have trained for it for two months, using all of his free time to practice until he was sure he would succeed. During the record attempt, he was said to have appeared unaffected by the steep incline, finishing the climb in just 12 and a half minutes.
“It wasn’t easy,” he said. “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.
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