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FOR THE RECORD HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS SET SEVEN GUINNESS WORLD RECORD RECORDS
AT TALKING STICK RESORT ARENA IN PHOENIX
(Source: The Harlem Globetrotters)
(Source: The Harlem Globetrotters)
The world famous Harlem Globetrotters began the day holding five official Guinness World Records® records. Yesterday, alone they set seven, including a record for most basketball three pointers made by a pair in one minute (held by NBA superstars Kevin Durant and Dirk Nowitzk) and the third world record set by Thunder Law in as many years.
The records were all set at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, home of the Phoenix Suns, in celebration of the 11th annual Guinness World Records Day.
The records were all set at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, home of the Phoenix Suns, in celebration of the 11th annual Guinness World Records Day.
Globetrotters stars Ant Atkinson and Cheese Chisholm drained 19 three pointers between them in one minute (alternating between made shots) to smash the record of 15 by Durant and Nowitzki.
Thunder Law added the longest basketball shot blindfolded (69 feet 6 inches) to his other Guinness World Records® records for the longest basketball shot (109 feet 9 inches) and the farthest basketball shot made backwards (82 feet 2 inches).
Thunder Law added the longest basketball shot blindfolded (69 feet 6 inches) to his other Guinness World Records® records for the longest basketball shot (109 feet 9 inches) and the farthest basketball shot made backwards (82 feet 2 inches).
Here is a rundown of the other records set by the Globetrotters today :
- Big Easy Lofton who earlier this year broke the record for the farthest basketball hook shot: 61 feet 4 inches ““ set a new mark for the farthest blindfolded basketball hook shot: 50 feet 3.5 inches.
- Hammer Harrison established a new mark for the longest underhand basketball shot, an astounding 84 feet 8.5 inches.
- Handles Franklin set a new standard for the farthest kneeling basketball shot made backwards: 60 feet 7.5 inches, which he hit on just his second attempt.
- Big Easy Lofton who earlier this year broke the record for the farthest basketball hook shot: 61 feet 4 inches ““ set a new mark for the farthest blindfolded basketball hook shot: 50 feet 3.5 inches.
- Hammer Harrison established a new mark for the longest underhand basketball shot, an astounding 84 feet 8.5 inches.
- Handles Franklin set a new standard for the farthest kneeling basketball shot made backwards: 60 feet 7.5 inches, which he hit on just his second attempt.
- In true Globetrotters fashion, Scooter Christensen broke the record for the longest duration spinning a basketball on the nose: 7.7 seconds, obliterating the old mark of 5.2 seconds.
- Zeus McClurkin set the mark for the most basketball slam dunks in one minute, with 15. Zeus could only dunk one ball at a time and was required to run across the free throw line before each attempt.
Celebrating 90 iconic years of providing smiles, sportsmanship and service to millions, the Globetrotters will tip off the North American leg of their 2016 World Tour on Dec. 26, and the team will play over 330 games in more than 260 cities in 48 U.S. states, eight Canadian provinces and Puerto Rico through April 2016.
- Zeus McClurkin set the mark for the most basketball slam dunks in one minute, with 15. Zeus could only dunk one ball at a time and was required to run across the free throw line before each attempt.
Celebrating 90 iconic years of providing smiles, sportsmanship and service to millions, the Globetrotters will tip off the North American leg of their 2016 World Tour on Dec. 26, and the team will play over 330 games in more than 260 cities in 48 U.S. states, eight Canadian provinces and Puerto Rico through April 2016.
The Harlem Globetrotters® are a worldwide icon, synonymous with one-of-a-kind family entertainment and great basketball skills. Throughout their history, the Original Harlem Globetrotters have showcased their iconic talents in 122 countries and territories on six continents, often breaking down cultural and societal barriers while providing fans with their first-ever basketball experience.
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