Longest distance game of tug of war, record attempt in Tonbridge, United Kingdom
Tonbridge, United Kingdom--Owen Calvert,
Freddie Smith,
Otis Sampson and (hopefully) other 500 participants
will be using a specially manufactured rope of 540m in length to set the new world record at the Racecourse Sportsground in Tonbridge on 30 June, for the
Longest distance game of tug of war, according to the WORLD RECORD ACADEMY.
"Calling all youngsters who fancy being part of a Guinness World Record attempt for the longest ever tug of war?" the Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council says.
"We’re delighted to be hosting an attempt to beat the current record of 518m with a whopping 540m contest at the Racecourse Sportsground in Tonbridge on 30 June.
"Register now as there is a max of 500 spaces available for this Guinness World Record attempt. All donations go to
War Child , a charity dedicated to helping children around the world who have been affected by conflict. The rope will be donated to forestry schools in the local area."
"Do you want to attempt a Guinness World Record for the longest game of tug-of-war and raise money for charity? The record is currently 518m and Otis, Owen & Freddie need your help to beat the record with an attempt of 540m across Tonbridge park.
"Register now as there's a max of 500 spaces available for this Guinness World Record attempt. Donations go to
War Child, the charity dedicated to helping children around the world who have been affected by conflict."
When: 3pm, 30th June 2024
Where: Tonbridge Racecourse Park (across all of it!)
How: £5 minimum donation per child - proceeds go to War Child. Suggested ages 5-14.
Maximum 500 entries!
"Three boys are looking for help from 500 children so that they can set a new Guinness World Record. To date, the longest rope ever used in a game of tug-of-war is 518m, but three 10-year-olds from Tonbridge aim to beat that," the Kent Online says.
"Owen Calvert, Freddie Smith and Otis Sampson will be using a specially manufactured rope of 540m in length for their world record attempt at the Tonbridge Racecourse Ground on Sunday, June 30, at 3pm.
"But as one of the rules is that no part of the rope can touch the ground, they need plenty of help to hold it up."
"The longest distance game of tug of war is 516.85 metres, achieved by Foundation Coleg Sir Gar, Pembrey Country Park, and Wales YFC (all Wales), at Cefn Sidan Beach, Wales, UK, on 1 March 2024," the
Guinness World Records says.
"100 people participated in the game which lasted 1 minute 15 seconds. Rugby players Scott Quinnell and Elinor Snowsill captained the two teams with Elinor's team taking the win."
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