Nigerian Man Who Tried to Break 5 Day Marathon From Lagos to Port Harcourt Lands in Hospital, Video

• Promise Wosu Junior has landed in hospital after completing a five-day marathon
• The 28-year-old started the running from Lekki, Lagos and ended in Port Harcourt
• A picture of Promise Junior on a hospital bed has stirred reactions on social media

Nigerian man, Wosu Junior, who attempted to break the five-day marathon record, has landed in hospital.

Wene, as he is being popularly called, is aiming to etch his name in the Guinness Book of Records with this task.

The determined man started from the famous Toll Gate in Lekki, Lagos at 4 a.m. on Tuesday, October 17, to complete the task on Saturday, October 21 in Port Harcourt City.

The 28-year-old eventually completed the task on Saturday but seems to have had a tough time during the journey as he ended up in the hospital, according to a report by Intel Region.

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Wene took to his official page on Facebook, to post a picture of himself lying in a hospital bed receiving treatment.

"Unimaginable pain. I give everything time, distance? Time. Scars? Time. Disbelief? Still, time. Until then, Wene is home!" he said.

Promise Junior's effort didn't go unnoticed by Nigerians, as his picture stirred a lot of reactions.

@chikambah said:

"He reached PH. But even if he didn't, it's still a great feat. Praying for his recovery...and claiming his title. Determination. Hardwork. Resilience. Congratulations son! 🎊 👏🏿 💐."

@ajayios said:

"Sorry 🙏 🙏.. At least one record is broken at this status. Don't give up 👆... You can still do it boy 🧒"

@Okadonye said:

"Quick recovery... You did extraordinary thing"

@EcheOdeh33 said:

"At last he still set the record. He landed in the hospital"

@Chinedu42170250 said:

"People should not tempt their GOD in any means of trying to run faster than their shadow"

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