“100 hours and counting” – Man set to break Guinness World Record for longest reading marathon
John Obot, a Nigerian resident hailing from Uyo in Akwa Ibom State, has garnered significant attention in the literary world by surpassing the impressive milestone of 100 consecutive hours in his remarkable reading marathon.
Commencing this challenging feat on September 9, 2023, Mr. Obot aspired to continuously read for an astounding 145 hours, with the ambitious aim of breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest reading marathon.
John Obot’s determination to establish a new record was inspired by the recent accomplishment of Hilda Baci, who secured her place in the Guinness World Records through an exceptional cooking marathon in May.
Encouraged by her success, Mr. Obot embarked on this demanding journey with the intent of making a profound impact on the realms of literature and reading advocacy.
In a recent Facebook post shared on Saturday, September 16, John Obot joyfully announced that his ongoing reading marathon had successfully exceeded the 100-hour mark.
In his words;
“Just like yesterday, the marathon that began with one small second, minute, and hour, has drifted steadily toward the finish line. Despite the huge challenges and setbacks encountered on this journey, I feel deep-seated excitement when the clock hit 100 hours at 5:00 p.m. today. The thunderous applause and wild excitement from spectators when I smashed the 100-hour landmark breathed in me a deep sense of confidence that indeed with determination, we can do wonders.”
