The warm-hearted women of Port Elizabeth broke two world records at the weekend, to raise awareness of cancer
The Largest Ever Bikini Photo Shoot saw 905 enthusiastic participants form a giant heart on the field of the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium (which was built for the 2010 FIFA World Cup).
Organisers were hoping to set a Guinness World Record for the largest bikini photo shoot, but were pleased that participants managed to smash the world records for both the largest bikini and swimwear parades - even though the weather was lousy.
"Unfortunately the rain played a part, but, overall, we've had a great day," said organiser Laurence Finn from Club 100 For Ladies.
"Catching a cold is a lot better than getting cancer," remarked participant Pam Regnart. "But breaking these world records will bring this cause to the public's attention."
Finn added: We mustn't forget why we are here - to raise awareness and money for the Cancer Association of South Africa (Cansa). The world records are just a little bit of fun in the process".
Walking a distance of more than one mile (1.6km) around the stadium, 605 women nearly doubled the two records set in the Cayman Islands on June 17 this year. The previous record for a bikini parade was 331 participants, while the swimwear parade featured 385 ladies.
Former Olympic athlete Okkert Brits and Super 14 referee Philip Bosch oversaw the counting process in accordance with Guinness World Record requirements. Media footage from the day will be submitted to their auditors and the verification process will take up to three months to complete.
People who registered for the event paid a R50 donation to register for the event.
All proceeds raised from the event will benefit Cansa.
For many ladies, the world record attempt was a deeply personal cause. Venita Jacobs stood out in the crowd as she completed the mile-walk on crutches.
"My sister-in-law's niece, who is eleven years old, has just been diagnosed with leukaemia," said Jacobs. "We did the mile for Jade."
Another participant, Jacolyn Priestley-Jayes, took part in honour of a friend who had just had a double mastectomy after being diagnosed with breast cancer.
"It's been great, something I never thought I'd do," said Khanyisa Sunduzwayo. "As a woman-only thing, no one was uncomfortable. I'd love to do it again!"
Bikini Babes world record
The warm-hearted women of Port Elizabeth broke two world records at the weekend, to raise awareness of cancer
The Largest Ever Bikini Photo Shoot saw 905 enthusiastic participants form a giant heart on the field of the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium (which was built for the 2010 FIFA World Cup).
Organisers were hoping to set a Guinness World Record for the largest bikini photo shoot, but were pleased that participants managed to smash the world records for both the largest bikini and swimwear parades - even though the weather was lousy.
"Unfortunately the rain played a part, but, overall, we've had a great day," said organiser Laurence Finn from Club 100 For Ladies.
"Catching a cold is a lot better than getting cancer," remarked participant Pam Regnart. "But breaking these world records will bring this cause to the public's attention."
Finn added: We mustn't forget why we are here - to raise awareness and money for the Cancer Association of South Africa (Cansa). The world records are just a little bit of fun in the process".
Walking a distance of more than one mile (1.6km) around the stadium, 605 women nearly doubled the two records set in the Cayman Islands on June 17 this year. The previous record for a bikini parade was 331 participants, while the swimwear parade featured 385 ladies.
Former Olympic athlete Okkert Brits and Super 14 referee Philip Bosch oversaw the counting process in accordance with Guinness World Record requirements. Media footage from the day will be submitted to their auditors and the verification process will take up to three months to complete.
People who registered for the event paid a R50 donation to register for the event.
All proceeds raised from the event will benefit Cansa.
For many ladies, the world record attempt was a deeply personal cause. Venita Jacobs stood out in the crowd as she completed the mile-walk on crutches.
"My sister-in-law's niece, who is eleven years old, has just been diagnosed with leukaemia," said Jacobs. "We did the mile for Jade."
Another participant, Jacolyn Priestley-Jayes, took part in honour of a friend who had just had a double mastectomy after being diagnosed with breast cancer.
"It's been great, something I never thought I'd do," said Khanyisa Sunduzwayo. "As a woman-only thing, no one was uncomfortable. I'd love to do it again!"
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