• Tani Adewumi, a Nigerian man, recently set a new world record for the longest continuous chess game played in public. He played chess for over 60 hours in Times Square, New York, breaking the previous record. Tani's impressive feat is even more remarkable considering he overcame a debilitating illness caused by a botched vaccination as a child, which left him with physical and cognitive challenges.

• Tani's journey to becoming a chess champion is an inspiring one. He first learned to play chess at a local barber shop in Nigeria, where he was fascinated by the game and quickly became skilled at it. After moving to the United States with his family as a refugee, Tani continued to hone his chess skills, eventually winning the New York State Chess Championship at the age of 8.

• Tani's record-breaking chess marathon was not only a personal achievement but also a way for him to raise awareness and funds for his non-profit organization, the Tani Adewumi Foundation. The foundation aims to provide educational opportunities and support to underprivileged children, particularly those in Nigeria, who may face similar challenges to those Tani himself overcame on his path to success.