Daniel Yaakob broke the Guinness World Record for the longest marathon controlling a football (male), managing the feat for 28 hours, 21 minutes and 2 seconds. Photo courtesy of Guinness World Records
Jan. 14 (UPI) — A Swedish soccer enthusiast broke a Guinness World Record when he juggled a ball — using only his knees, chest, head and feet — for 28 hours, 21 minutes and 2 seconds.
Daniel Yaakob took on the record for the longest marathon controlling a football (male) at the Rydshallen sports complex in Linköping, Sweden.
Yaakob, who was allowed a 15-minute break every three hours, beat the record set by Briton Dan Magness at 26 hours in June 2010.
Soccer juggling is also sometimes known as kick-ups or keepie-uppies.
“I want to inspire others to push their limits, promote consistency and focus, and show how social media can be used to spotlight positive challenges and achievements,” Yaakob told Guinness World Records. “This record is the perfect combination of my passion for football, content creation and personal growth.”
