The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) is celebrating two of its students, Dunsin Dubem and Solomon Philip, whose talents in rope skipping have earned them multiple Guinness World Records titles.
The two undergraduates have distinguished themselves through speed, coordination, discipline and endurance, all while pursuing their academic careers at FUTA.
Their achievements received further recognition on September 23, 2026, when both students were honoured by the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ondo State Chapter, as part of its recognition of outstanding athletes in the state.
Dunsin Dubem, a student of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, began his rope skipping journey in 2019 as a student of Oyemekun Grammar School, Akure.
In 2021, he won a Silver Medal representing Oyemekun Grammar School at the National Inter-School Rope Skipping Championship in Akure.
He went on to compete in the Nigerian Rope Skipping Introductory League in 2023 before making his mark on the global stage.
That same year, Dunsin achieved his first Guinness World Records title for Most Double Under Crossover Skips in 30 Seconds, recording 78 skips.
He followed this in 2024 with a second Guinness World Records title for Most Double Under Crossover Skips in One Minute, recording 133 skips.
His sporting disciplines include speed skipping, double unders, crossover skipping, freestyle rope skipping and competitive rope skipping.
Beyond competition, he continues to engage in athlete development, training and sports content creation.
On September 23, 2026, Dunsin was recognised by SWAN, Ondo State Chapter, as one of the 50 Icon Athletes in Sports in Ondo State.
Like Dunsin, Solomon Philip began his rope skipping journey at Oyemekun Grammar School, Akure, in 2021.
He is currently studying Project Management Technology at FUTA.
His competitive journey began with a Silver Medal at the National Inter-School Rope Skipping Championship in 2021.
He later emerged as Captain of the JC Club, leading the team at the first-ever Rope Skipping Introductory League in 2023, where the club finished second.
Solomon’s individual record-breaking career has been notable for the number and variety of his Guinness World Records achievements.
On January 24, 2023, he recorded 153 skips in 30 seconds on one foot in Akure, surpassing the previous record of 145 skips.
On August 18, 2023, he recorded 69 rope crossovers while skipping on one leg in 30 seconds.
On the same date, he also recorded 62 rope crossovers while skipping on one leg in 30 seconds while blindfolded, equalling the then-record mark.
He returned in September 2024 to improve his own one-foot skipping record, recording 158 skips in 30 seconds.
Beyond individual records, Solomon has shown leadership through his captaincy of the JC Club, combining competitive excellence with the development of other athletes.
Like Dunsin, Solomon was also recognised by SWAN, Ondo State Chapter, on September 23, 2026, for his contribution to sports in the state.
For FUTA, the accomplishments of the two students add to the university’s growing profile of students who excel not only in the classroom but also in sports, innovation and leadership.
Digital Operations Manager at The Students Forum Nigeria.
