Tuesday, January 25, 2011 Most halfcourt shots made in one minute: Eric Valentin sets world record DUBUQUE, IA, USA -- University of Wisconsin-Green Bay junior guardEric Valentin, a 5-foot-4 walk-on guard from Florida, hits eight halfcourt shots in 60 seconds at the KehlCenter - setting the new world record for theMost halfcourt shots made in one minute.
(enlarge photo) The previous Guinness world record for themost half courts shots made in one minutewas seven, previously held by Washington State student Charlie Vernon.
Guinness World Records also recognized theLongest distance dribbling a basketball in 24 hours:177.5km (110.29 miles) by Suresh Joachim (Australia) at Elmbank Community Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
The Guinness World Record for thelongest time to spin a basketball on a toeis 9.53 seconds by Jack Ryan (USA) at the NBA All-Star Jam Session, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
It appeared Valentin was struggling, but a late rally -- not to mention the last-second run-off make -- redeemed the video and earned him a new world record.
Dieters will take another shot at the mark Feb. 5 during the Loras College-University of Dubuque game at Stoltz Sports Center.