A Ghanaian man identified as Dauda Seidu Bayigo has announced his attempt to set a new Guinness World Record (GWR) for the longest swimming marathon by an individual.
Bayigo, also known as Mansa Musa, revealed his plan in a recent TikTok post, which has already garnered nearly 500,000 views and over 30,000 likes.
In the post, he declared that he will begin his record-breaking attempt on June 6, with the goal of swimming from Ghana to the United States.
Distance from Ghana to United States is approximately 9,898 kilometers.
He also called for public support and sponsors to help make his historic attempt a reality.
In a follow-up post, Bayigo shared footage of himself training in open water, surrounded by enthusiastic onlookers cheering him on.
He also posted a map outlining his intended route, though it remains unclear whether his attempt has been officially approved by the Guinness World Records (GWR).
If successful, Bayigo’s attempt would surpass several existing records, including:
Spain’s Pablo Fernandez who holds the GWR for the longest distance ocean swim, covering 250 km (155.34 miles) from July 19-20, 2021, in Miami, Florida, US.
Nejib Belhedi, a Tunisian, who holds the world record for the longest duration swimming in the open sea under World Open Water Swimming Association regulations.
He swam from September 15 to 18, 2018 and his record currently stands at 76 hours 30 minutes.
Nejib swam approximately 120 kilometres (75 miles) across Tunisia’s Gulf of Gabès in the Mediterranean Sea between Sfax on the mainland and the island of Djerba.
Veljko Rogošić, a Croatian, also holds another world record for the longest distance swimming in the open ocean.
He swam 225 kilometres (139.8 miles) across the Adriatic Sea from Grado to Riccione in Italy from 29-31 in August 2006.
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