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What Is the World Record for the Longest Hug and Who Holds It?

Discover the Guinness World Record for the longest hug—24 hours and 33 minutes by Ron O'Neil and Theresa Kerr from Canada in 2010.

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The world record for the longest hug is held by Ron O'Neil and Theresa Kerr from Canada, who hugged for 24 hours and 33 minutes. They achieved this incredible feat in 2010, as verified by the Guinness World Records.

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  1. Who holds the world record for the longest hug?

    Ron O'Neil and Theresa Kerr from Canada hold the record, hugging for 24 hours and 33 minutes in 2010.

  2. When was the longest hug world record set?

    The longest hug world record was set in 2010.

  3. How long did the record longest hug last?

    The record longest hug lasted 24 hours and 33 minutes.

  4. Is the longest hug recognized by Guinness World Records?

    Yes, the record was verified and recognized by Guinness World Records.

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