Rossetti Brothers Break Pickleball Guinness World Record: On August 17, Angelo A. and Ettore Rossetti, the identical twin brothers renowned for their charitable record-breaking feats, set a new Guinness World Record for the “Longest Pickleball Volley Rally.” The brothers achieved this impressive milestone at Pickleball America in Stamford, Connecticut, by executing over 10,000 consecutive volleys without a bounce in exactly two hours. This event, named Pickleball Rally for Charity, was held to support Save the Children, a global humanitarian organization.
Their record-breaking performance can be watched here at the 3:07:00 mark where they discuss their inspiring journey and their fourth Guinness World Record, dedicated to their mother.
A Legacy of Charity and Records
The Rossetti brothers are familiar with setting Guinness World Records for charitable purposes, having previously raised over $250,000 for Save the Children and other causes. Ettore Rossetti, who serves as Head Advisor for Emerging Technology, Innovation & Partnerships at Save the Children, expressed his heartfelt gratitude,
“My two words were hopeful and grateful. I was hopeful that we would set a new record, and I am grateful for my family, friends, volunteers, donors, and sponsors. Without them, it would not have been possible.” – (Ettore)
This recent achievement marks the Rossetti brothers’ fourth Guinness World Record out of eight attempts. Their previous records include the longest tennis volley rally and the longest pickleball rally, reflecting their commitment to sports and philanthropy.
The Challenge and Community Support
The challenge demanded the Rossetti brothers complete more than 10,000 consecutive volleys without a bounce within two hours. Thomas Shields, Founder of The Dink & Upswing Sports, praised the feat,
“This challenge was insane. I loved the ambitious goal. If anyone could do it, it was the Rossetti brothers.” – (Shields)
The event was hosted at Pickleball America, a fitting venue for such a historic achievement. Jay Waldner, co-owner of Pickleball America, expressed pride in hosting the event, noting,
“Pickleball is a great platform for people of all ages to come together for a common cause while having fun and engaging in a healthy activity.” – (Waldner)
Highlights and Community Response
In addition to the record attempt, the event featured open play and the Rossetti brothers’ Dink or Drive up-and-down-the-ladder challenge. Participants competed for gold, silver, and bronze Guinness World Record medals and received custom-manufactured paddles, thanks to Engage Pickleball.
Engage Pickleball owners Robert and Jodi Elliott voiced their support, stating,
“We are excited to support the Rossetti brothers in their world record for charity. We’re happy to provide commemorative paddles as our small way to support a big cause.”
The pickleball community showed strong support for the brothers. Salome Devidze commented,
“Meeting Angelo and Ettore was so great. You will love their energy right away. Down to the core, great guys, very real and incredibly sharp.”
“I love Angelo and Ettore’s ambition, creativity, and charity, which makes rooting for them very easy. I can’t wait to see them crush another pickleball world record!” – (Zane Navratil)
Supporting a Good Cause
The Rossetti brothers are now aiming to raise at least $10,000 to match their 10,000-volley rally for Save the Children. Donations can be made by texting PICKLEBALL to 707070.
News in Brief: Rossetti Brothers Break Pickleball Guinness World Record
The Rossetti brothers, Angelo A. and Ettore set a new Guinness World Record for the “Longest Pickleball Volley Rally” by executing over 10,000 consecutive volleys without a bounce in two hours on August 17 at Pickleball America in Stamford, Connecticut.
This achievement was part of the Pickleball Rally for Charity event benefiting Save the Children. The Rossetti twins, who have previously raised over $250,000 through their record attempts, are now seeking to match their volley record with a fundraising goal of $10,000. Donations can be made via text or on their event website.
