LEKKI, Nigeria – A daring attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the longest full-body massage came to an abrupt end when Joyce Ijeoma, a Nigerian masseuse, collapsed during the challenge.
The incident occurred in the Lekki area of Lagos State in the early hours of Tuesday, July 4, 2023.
Ijeoma had aimed to perform continuous body massages on individuals for 72 hours but collapsed after completing 50 hours of the challenge.
The event, which was being live-streamed, came to a halt, and the coverage was stopped when she collapsed at around 1 am on Tuesday, July 4, 2023.
At the time of filing this report, Ijeoma had not returned to the venue and the live coverage remained discontinued.
The current record for the longest full-body massage was set in 2015 by Alastair Galpin in South Kalimantan, Indonesia, and stands at 25 hours and 4 minutes.
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Joyce Ijeoma’s attempt to nearly triple this record was ambitious and drew attention from the local community and online followers.
While the feat Ijeoma attempted was undoubtedly physically demanding, there have been concerns regarding the potential health risks associated with such endurance challenges.
Medical experts advise that prolonged, intense physical activity without adequate rest and recuperation can have serious health consequences.
As of now, there have been no official updates on Joyce Ijeoma’s health status.
Her social media followers await more information and wish her a quick recovery.
This incident serves as a reminder of the risks involved in attempting to break extreme world records and raises questions about the measures needed to ensure the safety and well-being of the participants.
Community members and authorities may need to reassess the safety protocols and guidelines for such events in the future to prevent similar incidents.
