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April 24, 2007
Record breaking Chris
Our chief reporter Chris Longhurst is a world record breaker - and that's official.
Fresh from his weekend birthday bash in sunny Bournemouth he hot-footed it to Trafalgar Square yesterday to take part in the world record attempt for the most people playing in a coconut orchestra.
And, along with his sister Kate, he was one of 4,382 people who took part and became world record beaters.
Amazingly the previous record, and yes there actually was one to break, was made by the cast of the hit comedy musical Monty Python's Spamalot in America on March 22 last year when 1,789 people were involved.
So Chris can now proudly look through the Guinness World Records Book and see his record breaking efforts listed under 'The Most People Playing Coconuts Simultaneously.'
After his efforts a delighted Chris said : "I've never been part of any world record attempt before and although this one isn't as impressive as running a four minute mile or finding the world's largest diamond I'm proud to have taken part."
So will there be a heroes welcome in the newsroom for the Gazette's own world record breaker when he returns tomorrow - no just a coconut on his desk!.
You can read the full story on the record breaking efforts on our homepage.
The record breaking attempt in Trafalgar Square yesterday.
Posted by aseal at April 24, 2007 4:13 PM