MES prodigy enters International Book of Records
Kesia Susan John, a class-IV student of MES Indian School, has become the fastest student to recite the names of all 195 countries and their capitals in a record time of two minutes and 52 seconds.
With this exceptional feat and ability, Kesia entered the International Book of Records as the record holder for the fastest time to recite all countries’ names, the school said in a statement.
Kesia successfully attempted the world record on November 15, 2020.
The India Book of Records and the International Book of Records have accepted her attempt and have declared her the record holder. She hails from Mavelikara, Allapuzha in Kerala. Her father John Alexander Manappallil, employee in Qatargas, and her mother Linju John Manappallil, physiotherapist, identified the extraordinary talent and memory of the girl. They guided her in the right direction and this has paid off with a huge recognition as a child prodigy.
Among her other talents, Kesia can recite names of all Indian states and their capitals, names of all chief ministers and Indian prime ministers ever since she was five.
During the Covid-19 lockdown period she started to practice reciting countries and their capitals for the world record. She has participated in quiz segments representing MES in various interschool competitions.
The school management and principal congratulated her for the phenomenal accomplishment and bringing laurels to the school and herself.