Trinidad and Tobago’s Shemika Campbell is World Limbo Champion
Shemika Charles-Campbell, a native of Trinidad and Tobago, is the World Limbo Champion having set the limbo dance Guinness world record for the farthest distance under 12 inches.
The undisputed Queen of limbo has truly set the bar low for Trinidad and Tobago which is the home of limbo.
Learn more about this Trinidad and Tobago Limbo Champion who has been a true ambassador for her home country.
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What is Limbo?
Limbo is a popular and ancient game played by passing under a low bar with the aim of not losing balance or dislodging the bar.
Limbo originated in Trinidad dating all the way back to the 1800s.
Rules of Limbo
- The horizontal ‘limbo bar‘ as it is called is first set at a particular height with supporting vertical bars.
- Contestants go under the bar while facing upwards for the entire journey.
- To facilitate this, contestants must bend backwards while passing under the bar.
- The bar must never come in contact with any part of the body.
- Only the feet is allowed to touch the ground.
- Head and neck must not be turned sideways to help go under the bar more easily.
- Contestants are eliminated if they fall or come into contact with the bar.
- This process is then continued for additional cycles while lowering the height of the limbo bar each cycle until a victor emerges.
Limbo World Records (with Videos)
Shemika Charles-Campbell now holds a total of three Guinness World Records in limbo.
Guinness World Record Holder – Shemika Charles-Campbell
1st World Record – 2010 – United States
On the set of Live with Regis and Kelly in New York, Campbell achieved a height of 8.5″ off the floor.
2nd World Record – 2016 – China
Campbell crawled a distance of 10’3″ under a record height of only 12″ from the ground.
3rd World Record – 2020 – Trinidad
In her home country, Campbell crawled a total distance of 12’8″ under two jeeps while the Mayor of Port of Spain, Joel Martinez witnessed it in person.
The event was streamed live on Skype on the set of LIVE with Kelly and Ryan while she set the record for farthest distance limbo under cars.
Shemika Charles-Campbell
The Trinidadian-born Shamika now lives in Buffalo, New York and has been featured on many talent shows where she constantly gives praise to her home country, Trinidad and Tobago.
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