Ghanaian Man to Swim From Accra to the USA: Seidu Dauda Bayigo Embarks on GWR Swimathon Attempt

• Ghanaian content creator Dauda Seidu Bayigo has announced his plans to set a new Guinness World Record
• The fitness enthusiast disclosed that he would embark on the longest swimming marathon by an individual
• Social media users shared mixed reactions after Bayigo posted videos from his training sessions on TikTok

Ghanaian content creator and fitness enthusiast, Dauda Seidu Bayigo, has officially unveiled an ambitious new project as he gears up to attempt a remarkable feat: the Guinness World Record (GWR) for the longest swimming marathon by an individual.

Scheduled for June 6, 2025, the event is set to take place in open waters, where Bayigo intends to swim from the shores of his homeland to the United States, covering an extraordinary distance of approximately 9,898 kilometres (around 6,145 miles).

In a heartfelt call for community support, Bayigo used his popular TikTok platform to share details about the swimathon, posting a flyer that illustrated the challenges and goals of this unprecedented journey.

The young and determined athlete expressed his hopes of inspiring not only his local community in Ghana but also aspiring swimmers and adventurers around the world.

Influencer plans swimathon from Ghana to US

Some social media users have shared mixed reactions after Dauda Seidu Bayigo declared his intentions to embark on the swimathon. YEN.com.gh has compiled some reactions below:

𝐘𝐀𝐖 𝐃𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐘 commented:

"Make shark no see this post😹."

ksbala stated:

"Ship koraa di 3-6 months ansa na aduru. Ship koraa yera w) nsuo so na wo Seidu Dauda. Wada awu da (Dauda). 😂😂."

treasurex 💰🪙💎 joked:

"Lamar heeeerrr Lamar ………😁😳😳………. Na me kan nu nie ooooo😁"

shashafather remarked dismissively:

"Sometimes Satan is innocent 🙄"

YUNGSELLY added:

"This guy paaa😂😂😂😂😂😂anka do it from Akosombo to Atinpoku err😂😂😂😂😂😂"

cakirious was savage:

"Send our greetings to Castro bro👋"

akualinda stated:

"🤣🤣🤣masa the search bar says Bermuda triangle."

Bayigo's post about his GWR swimathon attempt is below:

Dauda Seidu trains ahead of his swimathon

Bayigo has been actively training in open water to showcase his commitment to this monumental challenge.

A recent video shared on social media captured the excitement of his fans as they gathered to cheer him on during his rigorous practice sessions.

Clad in swimming trunks and brimming with enthusiasm, he demonstrated his determination and readiness to take on this colossal task.

Bayigo’s accomplishment would set a new benchmark, surpassing several high-profile swimming records if he succeeds.

Notably, he would eclipse the current record held by Spanish swimmer Pablo Fernández, who swam 250 kilometres (155.34 miles) in the ocean between July 19-20, 2021, in Miami, Florida.

Additionally, Bayigo's attempt would challenge the impressive feat of Tunisian swimmer Nejib Belhedi, who swam continuously for 76 hours and 30 minutes from September 15 to 18, 2018, covering approximately 120 kilometres (75 miles) in Tunisia’s Gulf of Gabès.

The TikTok video of his training regime is below:

Dauda Seidu share details about his swimathon

The Ghanaian man would also be aiming to break the longstanding record of Croatian swimmer Veljko Rogošić, who covered 225 kilometres (139.8 miles) across the Adriatic Sea from Grado to Riccione, Italy, over three days in August 2006.

Bayigo's journey not only reflected his ambition but also embodied a larger message of resilience and determination in the face of daunting challenges.

As he prepared for this unprecedented swim has he invited individuals and organisations to follow his journey and lend their support, marking a significant moment not just for him, but for Ghanaian sports on the international stage.

The TikTok video is below:

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Earlier, YEN.com.gh wrote about Evette Quoibia, a Liberian-Australian chef who is the GWR record holder for the longest cooking marathon by an individual.

She discussed her mental health and the planning she did before starting the project, receiving praise from social media users for making her family proud.

Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh