Lincoln City Support World Record Attempt
Lincoln City will be represented in a unique world record attempt – as pupils from a school in the city look to play a game of football at a higher altitude than has ever been done before.
Twenty-six students from Lincoln Minster School will climb to the summit of Mount Chachani in Peru, where they hope to play football match at an altitude of 6,000 metres which would be a new world record.
And they will do so in style, with the Imps donating kit and footballs to ensure the everyone looks their best during the match.
As well as the world record attempt, the team plans to visit local communities and engage in cultural exchanges, including football matches against local mixed-gender teams, across the 12-day trip.
Lincoln City’s Chief Growth & Innovation Officer, Jason Futers, said: “It was great to meet the children at LNER Stadium and hear about their hard work for this unique trip.
“When we learned they needed equipment, we were very happy to help and I can’t wait to see the photos and videos of their adventure, especially of them representing Lincoln City Football Club in a world record attempt.”
A number of students visited the LNER Stadium to receive the match kit and get a tour behind the scenes to see what a matchday looks like for a professional footballer.
Tom Eves, the school’s Head of Faculty for Sport, said: “The children have worked really hard to make this trip happen, raising money at events over many years.
“It’s a great opportunity to visit new cultures and engage with other communities, to see how they lead their lives. These pupils will gain an experience they will be proud of for many years to come.
“The football club is right at the heart of the community, so it’s a huge privilege for us to be able to wear the shirts of Lincoln City during the match – it’s really the cherry on top for us.”
Image: Chris Vaughan / Lincoln City
Jason Futers (far right) presents Lincoln City kit and balls to Lincoln Minster’s Tom Eves and students who are taking part in the challenge.
