A team of four pickleball enthusiasts, known as The Pickle Breakers, set a new Guinness World Record by playing 36 consecutive hours of matches at Pickler Universe in Carrollton, Texas. The previous record was held by a group in Britain who played for 34 hours, 5 minutes, and 55 seconds in September 2024. The evidence from this latest attempt is pending review and approval by the record-keeping organization.
The Pickle Breakers, consisting of Chong Kim, Jaret Petras, Laura Maala, and Geneva Olson, started their marathon at 6 a.m. local time on a Saturday and successfully completed the 36-hour challenge. The event raised over $18,000 for the Taylor's Gift Foundation, a charity that supports organ donation and aids families in the donation process. Geneva Olson's participation was driven by a desire to inspire her daughters and demonstrate that with determination, they can achieve anything they set their minds to.