Manchester breaks Guinness World Record for...

Manchester netballers smashed the Guinness World Record in Piccadilly Gardens yesterday, scoring over 100 goals in one hour. Pupils from the North West region including, St Bede’s and William Hulme school, England player Jo Harten, Northern Thunder’s Karen Grieg and members of the general public, took it in turns to shoot hoops.

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The target was to score over 100 goals in the space of one hour, but the record was actually achieved in less than 30 minutes. The enthusiastic bunch went on to score 257 goals within the hour as passersby cheered them on.

Nicola Moloney, event organiser at Manchester City Council said: “The Guinness World Record attempt today was to help raise awareness of The Co-operative World Netball Series, a three day international netball event taking place at the M.E.N Arena next month.

“We’re overwhelmed by the result and really proud of all the school pupils who took part along with the talented members of public who added to the total score.” As the official drinks sponsor of The Co-operative World Netball Series, Slazenger S1 was on hand to provide drinks for everyone who helped to beat the Guinness World Record.

The Co-operative World Netball Series will see the top six netball nations compete to a set of new and exciting rules between the 9-11 October. Netball fans from across the country are being urged to buy their tickets early to the unique event to show support for their home team.

Names of all Guinness World Record attempt participants will be submitted to the Guinness World Records TM adjudicators.

For more information about The Co-operative World Netball Series visit worldnetballseries.com