America takes back billiards world record

[SPetty]

http://www.tournamentguidemag.com/2009/02/19/america-takes-back-billiards-world-record/

By Cassandra Locke

SPRING LAKE, N.C. ? America has officially taken a billiards world record previously held in Europe.

Brian Lilley and Daniel Maloney broke the Guinness Book of World Records for ?Longest Marathon Billiards Match? October 12, 2008, playing for more than 52 hours of billiards at the VFW Post 9103. Guinness officials had to review the video footage and administrative paperwork for their efforts to become official.

?I am relieved now,? said Lilley after getting the e-mail notification. ?I?m happy we did it, it was well worth it.?

Under Guinness World Record guidelines, the men were allowed five minutes every hour to eat and drink or go to the bathroom. Their strategy included accumulating their breaks for when fatigue heavily set in. They took a total of six 5-minute breaks and one 15-minute break. What kept them going was water, electrolytes, snacking on bananas and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, and the support of the spectators.

The Guinness guidelines state that there has to be at least two independent witnesses at a time and a nurse for every four hours of play to ensure the players were physically able to continue the marathon without injuring themselves.

?A lot of people put a lot of time and resources into this effort and we appreciate everyone?s support,? said Lilley.

According to Ralph Hannah, GWR, an official confirmation letter and certificate will be sent shortly.

 

[nathandumoulin]

I never did understand what drives people to do things like this. I see very little merit in them. Regardless of my opinion, I congratulate their efforts.

 

[jay helfert]

http://www.tournamentguidemag.com/2009/02/19/america-takes-back-billiards-world-record/

By Cassandra Locke

SPRING LAKE, N.C. ? America has officially taken a billiards world record previously held in Europe.

Brian Lilley and Daniel Maloney broke the Guinness Book of World Records for ?Longest Marathon Billiards Match? October 12, 2008, playing for more than 52 hours of billiards at the VFW Post 9103. Guinness officials had to review the video footage and administrative paperwork for their efforts to become official.

?I am relieved now,? said Lilley after getting the e-mail notification. ?I?m happy we did it, it was well worth it.?

Under Guinness World Record guidelines, the men were allowed five minutes every hour to eat and drink or go to the bathroom. Their strategy included accumulating their breaks for when fatigue heavily set in. They took a total of six 5-minute breaks and one 15-minute break. What kept them going was water, electrolytes, snacking on bananas and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, and the support of the spectators.

The Guinness guidelines state that there has to be at least two independent witnesses at a time and a nurse for every four hours of play to ensure the players were physically able to continue the marathon without injuring themselves.

?A lot of people put a lot of time and resources into this effort and we appreciate everyone?s support,? said Lilley.

According to Ralph Hannah, GWR, an official confirmation letter and certificate will be sent shortly.

Don't worry, Greg Stevens has the unofficial record for a long time. He would regularly play for three days in a row, 60-70 hours or more. And he was really playing too, for big money against tough opponents. These "marathon" records are kind of a joke to anyone who has seen real pool being played by real players. My personal record is about 36 hours, all for $5 a game against the same guy. I won over $300 in 1969.

 

[SCCues]

I never did understand what drives people to do things like this. I see very little merit in them. Regardless of my opinion, I congratulate their efforts.

People will do just about anything for recognition! I can't help but wonder some times when I see some of the people in the news doing some weird things......

James

 

[Richardson]

Cool but 52 hours seems like they just tried to beat a record instead of setting a record. Imho if you're gonna try something like this you need to go all out. Otherwise someone else will just beat it in a couple years.

 

[Fast Lenny]

Cool but 52 hours seems like they just tried to beat a record instead of setting a record. Imho if you're gonna try something like this you need to go all out. Otherwise someone else will just beat it in a couple years.

I think the previous record was 45 hours,thought about trying to break it myself just to get some good exposure for whatever room I did it at,congrats to them. :smile:

 

[MilwShooter]

I'd be willing to play for a lot longer than that...Perhaps AZ wants in on the action? And does it have to be only 2 people playing? could it be partners? If it could, that would change the dynamics completely...In fact...I'm going to look into that right now, I'll let you know what I find.

 

[nathandumoulin]

I'd be willing to play for a lot longer than that...Perhaps AZ wants in on the action? And does it have to be only 2 people playing? could it be partners? If it could, that would change the dynamics completely...In fact...I'm going to look into that right now, I'll let you know what I find.

You might be onto something.

And if you are not, well, why not set the first record for longest pairs match? Or longest pairs match while wearing fur coats? Or with square balls.

*shakes head at the ridiculous records that people have set*

(I was however serious about you being on to something. Very good idea)

 

[PegLeg]

Seems to me there are some things missing ...

If you are going to be breaking the Guinness world for playing pool you should be drinking lots of Guinness along the way. :thumbup:

What kept them going was water, electrolytes, snacking on bananas and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches

What's up with this? Where is the coffee, donuts, Coke, Doritos and cigarettes.