{"id":253845,"date":"2024-11-21T09:54:33","date_gmt":"2024-11-21T09:54:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/11\/21\/ghanaian-teacher-set-to-attempt-gwr-for-longest-reading-aloud-marathon\/"},"modified":"2024-11-21T09:54:33","modified_gmt":"2024-11-21T09:54:33","slug":"ghanaian-teacher-set-to-attempt-gwr-for-longest-reading-aloud-marathon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/11\/21\/ghanaian-teacher-set-to-attempt-gwr-for-longest-reading-aloud-marathon\/","title":{"rendered":"Ghanaian teacher set to attempt GWR for longest reading aloud Marathon"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"article-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ghanaweb.com\/imagelib\/pics\/627\/62726625.295.jpg\" alt=\"Fiador Morkporkpor is set to make her attempt on December 26, 2024, in Accra\" title=\"Fiador Morkporkpor is set to make her attempt on December 26, 2024, in Accra\" width=\"295\" height=\"369\" \/> <span class=\"image_caption\"><span>Fiador Morkporkpor is set to make her attempt on December 26, 2024, in Accra<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"-webkit-user-select: none; -webkit-touch-callout: none; -moz-user-select: none; -ms-user-select: none; user-select: none;\">\n<p id=\"article-123\">The Guinness World Records (GWR) has approved the application of a Ghanaian teacher, Morkporkpor Fiador, to attempt breaking the record for the longest marathon reading aloud (Read-A-Thon) on December 26, 2024.<\/p>\n<p>In an official email to Ms. Fiador, a Field Engineer \u2018A\u2019 teacher with the 5 Garrison Education Unit under the 48 Engineer Regiment of the Ghana Armed Forces, the GWR outlined the procedures and guidelines for her attempt.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are pleased to inform you that your application has been accepted under the following title: Longest marathon reading aloud.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen you visit your online Application Summary using this link\u2026you will be able to view both the details of the current record to beat (or minimum requirement for an open record title) and the Record Guidelines for this record title.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou can also download the Record Guidelines by clicking on View Guidelines. Records are being attempted every day, so check your profile again before your attempt to see if the record to beat has changed,\u201d part of the email said.<\/p>\n<p>The GWR emphasized the importance of adhering strictly to the guidelines, stating:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Record Guidelines detail the rules which must be followed during your attempt for this Guinness World Records title.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEach point of the Guidelines must be followed by anyone attempting this record. You must ensure that everyone involved in your record attempt, including participants, stewards, and witnesses, are familiar with the Guidelines.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf you do not follow the Record Guidelines or fail to provide all the evidence we request, your application may be rejected,\u201d the email warned.<\/p>\n<p>Morkporkpor Fiador is set to launch her attempt on November 23, 2024, at the Engineer Training School Teshie 48 Engineer Regiment.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout her career, she has taught at several esteemed institutions, including Apam Presby and 5 BN Basic School, where she has inspired countless students with her dedication and love for education.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fiador Morkporkpor is set to make her attempt on December 26, 2024, in Accra The Guinness World Records (GWR) has approved the application of a Ghanaian teacher, Morkporkpor Fiador, to attempt breaking the record for the longest marathon reading aloud (Read-A-Thon) on December 26, 2024. 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