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Dribbling into the Record Books – This Austin Man Set an Unusual World Record
The world is full of some very weird world records, some of those set in Texas. Stuff like longest fingernails, biggest mustache or largest book ever published have plaques for the records they set. There are some unusual world records out there like biggest video game collection, largest collection of Funko Pop! or largest pair of cowboy boots. There is almost a world record for anything. Over the weekend, an unusual world record was set in Austin during a marathon that involved an Austin man and a basketball.
Ben Duong
Ben Duong attended McNeil High School just outside of Austin where he ran track and cross country. While attending Dallas Baptist University in Dallas, he also ran track and cross country while pursuing his bachelor’s degree. His is also a huge fan of the National Basketball Association’s San Antonio Spurs. The team decided to sponsor Duong during his run in the Austin Marathon on Sunday as he attempted to break a Guinness World Record.
It doesn’t feel real. I’m honestly in disbelief. I’m shaking. We’re here. We made it here. I couldn’t have done it without all my family, all my friends. Everyone who’s supported me. – Ben Duong to the Statesman
1 Hour, 21 Minutes, 38 Seconds
Duong wanted to break the world record for fastest person to finish a marathon while dribbling a basketball. Sounds simple, right? Okay. Go outside and dribble a basketball. Yeah, it’s not as easy as you might think. The San Antonio Spurs, his favorite basketball team, decided to sponsor him as he attempted this world record run. The previous record was 1 hour, 25 minutes. Duong finished the Austin Marathon in 1 hour, 21 minutes, 38 seconds, shattering the old record.
To Break the Record
To successfully break the world record, Duong had to dribble the basketball without picking it up for the entire 13.1 miles of the half marathon. If he lost control of the basketball, he had to retrieve the ball then go back to the spot he lost it and start dribbling it again.
The Coyote was Waiting
Since the San Antonio Spurs sponsored Duong with this world record attempt, the Spurs mascot The Coyote was waiting at the finish line to congratulate Duong. No word on if Duong will be attending a Spurs game anytime soon to either meet the players or be recognized on the court, or both.
Congratulations Ben Duong on breaking this world record.
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ROUND ROCK, Texas — The family of a Round Rock ISD student that was hit by a car Wednesday issued a statement asking for prayers from the community following the incident.
The incident occurred just after 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at the intersection of Teravista Club Drive and Teravista Parkway.
The child was riding a bicycle when he was struck by a vehicle while crossing in a crosswalk. He suffered from “incapacitating injuries,” according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
According to the family statement, the victim sustained major injuries to his brain and neck. The family asked for prayers on Easter Sunday in support of the victim.
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The family of the victim are “asking the Lord to perform a miracle” on their son. They also stated that he “walked through life as everyone’s friend. He is a kind person that would help friend’s in need and with great confidence and strength, stick up for others who couldn’t stick up for themselves.”
Round Rock ISD confirmed that the student was a Teravista Elementary School student. The principal stated in the shared statement that counselors are available to help support students during this time.
The lead agencies on the Wednesday incident are the Round Rock Police Department and Texas DPS.
AUSTIN (KXAN) — “Albino” bluebonnets were spotted Friday at Inks Lake State Park in Burnet.
Inks Lake said park rangers found the unique bluebonnets beside the park’s headquarters.
Bluebonnets, or Lupinus texensis, in the U.S. are found in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Florida. The species is one of the six Lupinus species that are collectively designated the State Flower of Texas, according to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.
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“Albino” Bluebonnets found at Texas state park in Burnet (Inks Lake State Park photo)
“This rare variation is the result of a recessive gene that must be carried by both parent plants, so it’s pretty cool to see,” the park said.
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