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California bowler shatters Guinness World Record in unbelievable run of strikes
California bowler Warren Crawford recorded 243 tenpin strikes in an hour, surpassing the previous Guinness World Record of 191. He achieved the feat at a Veterans Day fundraising event in Redding, raising money for a charity that helps veterans adjust to civilian life.
Crawford used a two-handed bowling style and averaged more than four strikes a minute. The event raised $20,000 for Our Heroes Dream; the previous record was set by Adam Barta in Ohio in 2016, also during a fundraiser. Crawford must register the result with Guinness World Records for it to be officially recognised.
In short
- Warren Crawford bowled 243 strikes in 60 minutes.
- The previous record was 191 strikes.
- His fundraising event raised $20,000 for veterans.
Explained simply
Tenpin bowling is played by rolling a ball down a lane towards ten pins. A strike is scored when all ten pins are knocked down with the first roll; bowlers usually play in frames, but timed challenges count how many strikes they can make in a set period.
Guinness World Records records achievements that meet its rules and are supported by evidence. A new result must be checked and approved before it becomes an official record, so a reported achievement may still be awaiting recognition.
Our Heroes Dream is a charity that helps veterans adjust to civilian life. Fundraising events can raise money for its work while drawing attention to the challenges some veterans face after military service.