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Guinness World Records: Farthest basketball shot made backwards

Guinness World Records logo.Photo: Guinness World Records

The farthest basketball shot made backwards is 26.06 metres (85 ft 5 in), and was achieved by Jeremy Ware (USA) in San Antonio, Texas, USA, on 29 January 2023.

Jeremy was lucky enough to attempt this record in the AT&T Center, home of the San Antonio Spurs of the NBA. He was happy to have achieved this record in front of the Spurs mascot and cheerleaders who cheered him on.

Farthest basketball shot made backwards. Photo: Guinness World Records

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Shyleen Choruma

Shyleen is a Journalism graduate with a keen interest in contributing to the digital media landscape of South Africa. she is a Master of Communication and Media student. Shyleen kickstarted her career as a Public Relation Communicator, she has a passion for books and telling jokes.