Record no. MRB-2026-006372

Longest marathon as a radio announcer

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Dominican radio broadcaster David Santamaría Maggiolo stayed continuously on air for 500 hours and 20 minutes, becoming the first Dominican to set a Guinness World Record.

Record details

Record holder: David Santamaría Maggiolo
Place: Dominican Republic
Date achieved: 18 November 1985
Record number: MRB-2026-006372
Status: Reference (not certified)

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