World Record set with 121-Hour Basketball Game

March 24, 2025

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A group of men from Georgia broke a world record by playing basketball for 121 hours and 3 minutes straight.

The nonstop game ended at 10 a.m. on Friday at Landmark Christian School, setting a new Guinness World Record for the longest basketball game ever played.

The 23 players, ages 17 to 64, stayed inside the gym the entire time, even during their breaks, to follow the official rules.

The final score was 13,096 to 12,972, showing just how long and active the game was. The event wasn’t just about breaking a record—it also helped raise money to fight human trafficking and support survivors.

By playing this extra-long game, the team brought attention to an important cause and showed how sports can be used to help others.

Article written by Milli Banbury

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The class visited the local museum on a wet Thursday. A guide showed them old tools, photographs, and a model of the town as it looked 100 years ago. Mia noticed that the streets were much quieter in the model. At the end of the visit, the guide explained that museums help people learn about the past by protecting important objects and stories.

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The museum shop sold postcards, pencils, and fridge magnets. The visit helped the students understand how the town had changed over time. Next week, the class would begin a project about the solar system. Mia wished she had brought a warmer jacket for the walk home.