Guinness World Records has decided to recognize Jessica Anderson as the world record holder for fastest marathon by a woman wearing a nurse’s uniform after initially ruling she didn’t qualify because she wore scrubs instead of a dress.
"I want to take this opportunity to reassure everybody concerned that Guinness World Records is absolutely committed to ensuring we uphold the highest standards of equality and inclusiveness,” senior vice president Samantha Fay
Tuesday. “Therefore, we unreservedly apologize and accept full responsibility for the mishandling of Jessica Anderson’s application.”“For me the issue went beyond achieving a world record,” wrote Anderson, a nurse at the Royal London Hospital. “I made a conscious decision to wear my uniform for the race, knowing that the record attempt wouldn’t be counted.
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