The Nigerian chef Hilda Effiong Bassey has embarked on a remarkable challenge to set a new world record for the longest duration of cooking by a single individual. Determined to achieve this feat, she has set a goal of 100 hours.
In an impressive display of culinary endurance, Hilda Baci recently surpassed the existing Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon by an individual cook. Her journey began in the early hours of Monday morning.
At 8:32 am on Monday, Hilda Baci accomplished an extraordinary milestone in her quest for the longest cooking marathon by an individual. She had been cooking continuously for an impressive duration of 88 hours and 32 minutes, matching the record previously held by Indian chef Lata Tondon.
Lata Tondon established the record in 2019, achieving a remarkable cooking marathon of 87 hours, 45 minutes, and 00 seconds. Now, Hilda Baci stands on equal footing with this notable achievement, poised to surpass the record and create a new benchmark.
Even after successfully surpassing the previous record, Hilda Baci showed immense determination and resilience by deciding to continue her cooking marathon. Her ambition extended to cooking for a total of 96 hours, aiming to establish a new world record as the first person to spend such an extensive amount of time cooking.
However, a change in plans occurred at 4 pm when Hilda Baci made a U-turn and announced her renewed commitment to push herself even further. With unwavering dedication, she now aspires to reach the impressive milestone of 100 hours of continuous cooking, showcasing her passion and breaking new grounds in culinary endurance.
It is worth noting that Hilda Baci commenced her remarkable culinary endeavour on Thursday, May 11, 2023, precisely at 4 pm, as she ignited her gas cooker to kickstart the competition.
The Cookathon has captured significant attention, generating interest both online and at the physical venue. Notably, numerous celebrities have flocked to show their support for Hilda Baci, adding to the atmosphere of excitement and encouragement surrounding the accomplished chef.
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