Portuguese radio broadcaster and personality Pedro Fernandes entered the Guinness World Records after completing a marathon alongside fellow runners by executing a record number of high-fives along the marathon route.
Pedro Fernandes, an announcer for RFM, officially entered the Guinness World Records following the completion of the Lisbon Marathon.
The achievement took place across the full 42-kilometer course of the Lisbon Marathon, where Fernandes and his fellow participants engaged spectators and supporters along the track. Every high-fived interaction tallied toward the official record attempt while simultaneously supporting charitable institutions associated with the event.
Broadcaster Reacts to Unexpected Milestone
Following the event, Fernandes took to social media to express astonishment at the record-breaking feat. “What happened today goes directly onto the list of things I never thought would happen to me in life: seeing my name inscribed in the Guinness World Records,” Fernandes wrote on social media, as cited by A Televisão.
The radio host extended public gratitude to EDP for the invitation, the entire supporting logistics team, and his fellow runners who participated in the marathon. Fernandes also acknowledged spectators along the course who contributed to the record total by offering high-fives throughout the 42 kilometers.
Charitable Impact and Post-Marathon Schedule
Beyond the record designation, the initiative served a philanthropic purpose. Fernandes noted that each acknowledged gesture contributed to fundraising efforts for charitable organizations, adding a dual layer of satisfaction for the participants.
The marathon appearance followed recent athletic participation for Fernandes, who joked on social media about backing up from the Berlin Marathon despite expectations to rest. “It was well worth the effort for those who should have stayed resting after the Berlin Marathon. See you at the next one,” Fernandes stated, according to A Televisão.
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