Ghanaian man who attempts 168-hour standing marathon to break Guinness word record quits after 4 hours

Regretfully, Patrick Amenuvor of Ghana has halted his 168-hour solo standing marathon (Stand-a-thon) bid to surpass the Guinness World Record.

On Sunday, January 14, Patrick started the marathon with the goal of finishing by the 21st of the same month, but he was forced to end it after four hours. Patrick had attempted to stand at a position for seven days.

Akshinthala Seshu Babu, an Indian, held the world record for the longest standing time. He used a stick to remain still in Mahatma Gandhi’s position for 25:01 hours in 2001 and 35 hours in 2002. In 2015, he also made one 37-hour attempt at setting a record.

Patrick’s management did, however, issue a statement outlining the reasons why his stand-a-thon was called off.

As stated in the post, the mission was officially placed on halt due to the unforeseen electrical outrages.

The post reads, “We regret to inform you that the continuation of the Stand-A-Thon has encountered insurmountable challenges, necessitating an official halt.”

The following reasons underscore this decision: 1. Unforeseen electrical outages and technical complications disrupted the event during the specified period.”

“2. In adherence to the principles of integrity and fair play, we hereby disclose our intention to cease the OFFICIAL STAND-A-THON attempt. This decision stems from the acknowledgment of rule violations that could compromise the pursuit of breaking the record.”

“In light of these developments, a comprehensive review by management is imperative. We aim to rectify any oversights and prevent future errors that may impede subsequent attempts.”

“We extend our sincere gratitude to all who have steadfastly stood by us throughout this endeavor”.

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