Last Saturday 30 May, crowds gathered outside the Twickenham Stadium in the build up to the Premiership Final that saw Saracens and Bath Rugby go head to head for the trophy. 


Alongside the action, hundreds of rugby-mad kids lined up on the hallowed turf before their rugby heroes took centre stage to set a historic Guinness World Records title for the longest human representation of a mathematical equation.Aviva Premiership Rugby largest human representation mathematical equation


The record recognized the longest line of people representing a different digit and symbol in a single mathematical equation and was organized by Aviva, proud title sponsors of Premiership Rugby. A total of 323 participants, mostly primary school children, formed a line across the rugby pitch with the equation measuring 125.8 m (412 ft 8.76 in).Aviva Premier ship Rugby Guinness World Records largest human representation mathematical equation


For the purpose of the record, each participant held their own individual mathematical symbol that linked into a correct and solvable equation. The line also had to stay connected with each person holding their sign above their head for a minimum of 1 minute.Premiership Rugby Tweet Guinness World Records title

Aviva came up with the record-breaking idea when looking to do something big to celebrate another season of its learning programme Tackling Numbers. The Guinness World Records attempt ticked all the boxes and provided with an extraordinary occasion to involve and engage with children from the programme at the Aviva Premiership Rugby Final.
 
"Aviva is a proud sponsor of Premiership Rugby, so what better place to celebrate such a successful year with Aviva Tackling Numbers by involving 323 children from across the country in a maths-related Guinness World Records title attempt. This event showcases that the basis of Aviva Tackling Numbers is all about having fun whilst learning" stated Heather Smith, Marketing Director at Aviva.
 
To find out more about Aviva Tackling Numbers visit www.aviva.co.uk/tacklingnumbers.