Smy Tennis News|Pickleball Team Plays 36-Hour Marathon in Texas to Break World Record

Four pickleball players known as "The Pickle Breakers" played continuously for 36 hours in Carrollton, Texas, aiming to break the Guinness World Record for the longest pickleball marathon. Their effort raised over $18,000 for Taylor’s Gift Foundation, a charity supporting organ donation.

Pickleball Team Plays 36-Hour Marathon in Texas to Break World Record

A team of four dedicated pickleball enthusiasts in Texas played for 36 consecutive hours in an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the longest pickleball marathon.

The group, known as The Pickle Breakers, includes Chong Kim, Jaret Petras, Laura Maala, and Geneva Olson. They began their marathon session at 6 a.m. on Saturday at Pickler Universe in Carrollton, Texas, and played continuously until 6 p.m. the following day.

The current record, according to Guinness World Records, stands at 34 hours, 5 minutes, and 55 seconds, set by a team in Britain in September 2024. The new 36-hour attempt has been completed and now awaits official verification by Guinness.

“They're tired. It's been a long night,” said Mark Olson, husband of team member Geneva Olson, in an interview with KWTX-TV. Despite the physical and mental challenge, the players remained focused on their goal.

Beyond the record-breaking attempt, the event also served a meaningful cause. The team raised over $18,000 for the Taylor’s Gift Foundation, an organization that promotes organ donation and supports donor families.

Mark Olson shared the personal motivation behind his wife’s participation:
“We’ve got four daughters, and she wants to prove to her daughters that she can do anything, and they can do anything they put their mind to. She’s been the kind of person that if there’s something she wants to do, she puts her mind to it and gets it done.”

The 36-hour match demonstrated not only endurance and teamwork but also a strong sense of purpose. The Pickle Breakers hope their effort will be recognized by Guinness World Records and will inspire others to combine their passion with a cause.

As the record attempt awaits confirmation, supporters are already celebrating the team’s determination and their contribution to a cause that changes lives.