Ghanaian Chef Failatu Abdul Razak has announced that her Guinness World Record attempt for the longest marathon cooking was unsuccessful.
Details of Chef Faila’s GWR cook-a-thon disqualification In a statement released by Ghanaian broadcaster Kafui Dey, who also served as the coordinator of the GWR cook-a-thon attempt, stated that the reason why Chef Faila failed in her attempt was because she violated the rest break rules. The statement said:
“The attempt, which captivated audiences worldwide, unfortunately fell short of meeting the stringent guidelines set forth by Guinness World Records. A statement from the Records Management Team cited a violation of the rest break rules, resulting in an unsuccessful attempt.
The statement, shared on March 3, 2024, mentioned Chef Faila talking about the invaluable experience she gained from her attempt despite it not attaining a world record status. She also thanked her sponsors and team for their invaluable support and motivation.
The statement also shared some words Guinness World Records wrote in Chef Faila’s disqualification letter. And it read: “We commend you for your tremendous efforts with this record attempt. We hope you can still be very proud of what you have achieved.” stated the Records Management Team.
Sharing the statement on her social media platforms. Chef Faila thanked all Ghanaians for rallying behind her during her record-breaking attempt. She wrote: This is how far God has brought me. Thank you for the love and support.