Joyce Ijeoma, a Nigerian woman who embarked on a 72-hour massage marathon, has collapsed during the event.
Reports indicate that she collapsed in the early hours of Tuesday, July 4, 2023, while in the midst of the marathon.
It was stated that she had 20 hours remaining to complete the race, but unfortunately, she passed out after reaching the 52-hour mark.
In 2015, Alastair Galpin broke the previous record and currently holds the Guinness World Record for the longest massage, completing a marathon of 25 hours and 4 minutes.
A video shared on Twitter by Africa Facts Zone shows Joyce Ijeoma’s colleagues rushing to her aid after her collapse.
Netizens reacted to the unfortunate incident, expressing their thoughts on the matter:
“While all things are permissible, not everything is beneficial… We tend to copy too much in Africa. I understand her work and her goal, but it seems she wasn’t well prepared for it. I feel sorry for what she went through and I hope she recovers as soon as possible.”
“These long-duration records require constant practice and preparation. You can’t simply attempt a Guinness World Record without proper training, even if you have the skill. Without the necessary stamina and endurance, you may fail to complete it.”
Nigerian lady, Joyce Ijeoma who attempted to break the world record for the Longest Massage on Different Individuals has collapsed.
She made it to 53 hours and was 19 hours away from breaking the record. pic.twitter.com/c0PLp67xtn
— Africa Facts Zone (@AfricaFactsZone) July 4, 2023