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A 24-year-old Nigerian man has broken a world record by continuously playing a soccer videogame for more than three days. Oside Oluwole, also known as “Khoded,” achieved the longest videogame marathon by playing a soccer game, registering an impressive time of 75 hours.
Oluwole far surpassed the previous record of 50 hours, set by Englishman David Whitefoot in 2022. A qualified biochemist currently working as a car dealer, Oluwole embarked on this record-breaking attempt to raise money for a local hospital in his hometown of Ijebu Ode.
Unlike all seven previous record holders who played either FIFA or Pro Evolution Soccer during their attempts, Oluwole played the mobile game Dream League Soccer 2023 on his iPhone, which he connected to a TV screen. He has been an avid fan of the free-to-play soccer simulation since first downloading it in 2016.
During his record attempt, Oluwole played over 500 matches. According to Guinness World Records rules for all 'longest marathon' records, he accumulated five minutes of rest time for every hour of gaming. These breaks were his only opportunities to eat, nap, or use the toilet.
Reflecting on his achievement, Oluwole said, “I really enjoyed myself playing for 75 hours straight with just some hours of rest. It wasn’t an easy task, but I must say it was all fun. It was such a great moment; the event was very interesting and I’m grateful to God that it was successful.”
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After completing his record attempt, Oluwole was congratulated by Hon. Seun Adesanya, a member of the Ogun State House of Assembly, who stated in a press release: “The Guinness World Records [title] is a testament to Mr. Oluwole’s dedication, determination, and the countless hours of practice he invested in mastering the game. His achievement stands as an inspiration to all aspiring gamers and an embodiment of the unyielding spirit of determination that drives our nation.”
No one in the past has broken this record by such a large margin as Oluwole. The record was first set in 2010 with a time of 24 hours and gradually increased to 50 hours after being beaten seven times in 11 years.
Oluwole was inspired to undertake this challenge by Chef Hilda Baci, whose record-breaking cook-a-thon captivated Nigeria last year. He now hopes to set more world records through playing soccer videogames, including those on consoles such as FIFA and PES series.
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A 24-year-old Nigerian man has broken a world record by continuously playing a soccer videogame for more than three days.
— Guinness World Records (@GWR) July 16, 2024
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