Sports World Records Quiz

In December 2008, a world record-setting hockey game was played in Hornchurch, England, lasting for a staggering 26 hours and 38 minutes.

The final score in the world's longest hockey game, played in England in December 2008, was Havering 275, Harrow 382.

Tom Bucci, an upstate New Yorker, set the World Record for playing the most golf holes in a week by playing 1800 holes. This means that he played an average of 257 holes per day for 7 consecutive days. Bucci's achievement demonstrates his remarkable endurance and dedication to the sport of golf.

The correct answer is 329 because it is the highest score mentioned among the options. Scoring 329 "not outs" in a one-day match would set a new world record for the highest cricket score in an adult one-day match.

In 2008, tennis pros Angelo & Ettore Rossetti set a world record for the longest tennis rally by taking 25,944 strokes. This means that they hit the ball back and forth to each other a total of 25,944 times without stopping. This demonstrates their incredible skill, endurance, and ability to maintain a consistent and lengthy rally.

Elan Buller shot from a distance of 104 ft 7 inches to break the world record for the longest basketball shot.

In May 2010, the new world record for the longest competitive singles tennis match was set for 38 hours and 2 minutes. This means that the match lasted for an incredibly long period of time, surpassing the previous record. The players must have displayed exceptional endurance and stamina to compete for such an extended duration.

In August 2011, the world record tennis rally lasted for 14 hours and 31 minutes. This means that the players continuously hit the ball back and forth for this extended period of time, showcasing their endurance and skill. This record-breaking rally demonstrates the dedication and determination of the players involved.

Andrea Holt broke the world record for the Longest Table Tennis Rally at the Manchester, England airport in March 2011. This means that she and her opponent were able to sustain a continuous rally for the longest amount of time compared to any other recorded ping pong game.

Nigel Mangan hit 7721 golf balls in 12 hours while testing a new teeing machine in 2010, setting a world record.

Frank Shorter is the correct answer because he was a prominent runner in the 1970s who played a significant role in popularizing long-distance running. He held the marathon world records from 1971 to 1973, which further contributed to the runners' boom during that time. Steve Prefontaine, Jack Bacheler, and Jeff Galloway are not credited with holding marathon world records during that period.

In April 2011, the women's rugby match between Keene State and Williams College set a new world record by lasting for 24 hours. This means that the game was played continuously for a full day, showcasing the endurance and dedication of the players. The length of the match demonstrates the commitment of the teams to break the previous record and push the boundaries of the sport.

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Alexander Sandeman sank 54 birdies in 12 hours to set a new world record in February 2010. This means that he successfully completed 54 holes in one stroke under par, which is an impressive feat in golf.

The correct answer is 8 Hours, 27 Minutes. This suggests that the longest table tennis rally set in Manchester, England in March 2011 lasted for a total of 8 hours and 27 minutes.