A student from the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Olalade Ayelabola, has set a new Guinness World Record for the longest distance walked by a model, completing an impressive 130.62 kilometers catwalk.
Ayelabola, a 500-level Computer Science student, began her record attempt on Nigeria’s Independence Day, October 1, 2024, at the indoor sports center of UNILAG. Originally aiming for 120 kilometers, she pushed beyond that goal, walking an additional 10 kilometers for a total of 2,058 laps within the sports center.
Upon achieving this remarkable feat, she shared her excitement on Instagram, stating, “I did it, everyone! My record is set. There were difficulties, but I stood through it. There were pains, but I refused to cower. Thank you for helping me do this. Thank you @unilagnigeria @esdcunilag. Thank you to my beautiful models. Thank you to everyone on my team. I am grateful for it all. Thank you, Nigeria.”