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Guinness World Records: Longest applause

Guinness World Records logo.Photo: Guinness World Records

The longest applause is 3 hr 16 min 1 sec, achieved by Grace Lubega Matovu and Clap For Jesus Team (all Uganda) in Kampala, Uganda, on 30 July 2023.

The record attempt was organised “to send a message to the world that regardless of the struggles and difficulties, we must have room for gratitude and thanksgiving.”

Longest applause. Photo: Guinness World Records

Recent Guinness World Records:

Record – Most words spelled backward in one minute

Record – Most heat-tolerant animal

Last week’s records:

Monday, 28 August – Click here

Tuesday, 29 August – Click here

Wednesday, 30 August – Click here

Thursday, 31 August – Click here

Friday, 1 September – Click here

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Shyleen Choruma

Shyleen is a Journalism graduate with a keen interest in contributing to the digital media landscape of South Africa. she is a Master of Communication and Media student. Shyleen kickstarted her career as a Public Relation Communicator, she has a passion for books and telling jokes.