University of Lagos student Ololade Ayelabola has set a new Guinness World Record for the longest distance walked by a model, completing an impressive 130.62km catwalk.
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Ayelabola began her attempt on October 1 at UNILAG’s indoor sports center, initially aiming for 120km. She surpassed this goal, walking an additional 10km and completing 2,058 laps.
Her achievement aims to:
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- Showcase Nigeria’s creativity and fashion industry globally
- Break stereotypes and standards limiting models
Ayelabola’s feat surpasses the previous record held by Roberta Brown and Lorraine McCourt, who walked 114.4km in Dublin, Ireland, in 1983.
Key Highlights:
- 130.62km catwalk distance
- 2,058 laps completed
- Started on October 1 at UNILAG’s indoor sports center
- Aims to promote Nigerian fashion and break modeling stereotypes
- Subject to verification by Guinness World Records
Reactions:
- Congratulations poured in on social media
- Ayelabola’s achievement inspires aspiring models and promotes Nigerian fashion.
