YouTuber Norme, 19, stayed awake for 12 days straight, surpassing the previous record.
His record-breaking attempt was streamed live, drawing significant attention, with police frequently checking in on him due to health concerns raised by his fans. Social media platforms also imposed several bans on Norme during the event.
When Norme achieved the record, totaling 264 hours and 24 minutes without sleep, he had 9,000 viewers on ‘Rumble,’ an alternative to YouTube.
As he neared the end of his 12-day challenge, ambulances and police cars were stationed outside his home, while friends and spectators looked on.
The previous record was held by Randy Gardner, who stayed awake for 11 days in 1964 at the age of 17.
Gardner experienced hallucinations and severe confusion, with scientists documenting his condition throughout the attempt.
Although there have been two other documented cases of individuals staying awake for over 400 hours—McDonald and Maureen Weston—these attempts were not officially recognized by Guinness.
Unlike previous record attempts that involved medical supervision, Norme’s attempt was conducted without such oversight, raising concerns about his well-being.
