0:00:02 > 0:00:03# Officially, officially, officially
0:00:03 > 0:00:06# Amazing! #
0:00:06 > 0:00:08Throughout the years on Officially Amazing,
0:00:08 > 0:00:11I think it's fair to say I've proven myself
0:00:11 > 0:00:14to be a natural-born athlete of some stature.
0:00:19 > 0:00:21Ow, that actually hurts.
0:00:22 > 0:00:27And, today, if you can believe it, I intend to reach even greater levels
0:00:27 > 0:00:31of epic awesomeness, as the record that we're attempting features
0:00:31 > 0:00:34a sport that requires above-average height.
0:00:34 > 0:00:36Check. Panther-like agility.
0:00:36 > 0:00:38CAT MEOWS I mean, check.
0:00:38 > 0:00:41And mind-bending ball skills.
0:00:41 > 0:00:42Check.
0:00:42 > 0:00:43BEEP Check.
0:00:43 > 0:00:44BEEP
0:00:44 > 0:00:47As I was saying, mind-bending ball skills...
0:00:47 > 0:00:48Check.
0:00:48 > 0:00:51Who threw that? Why do I even bother?
0:00:51 > 0:00:53HE SIGHS Here's what's on today's show.
0:00:55 > 0:00:57A massive speeding red truck.
0:00:57 > 0:01:00But what exactly is it gearing up for?
0:01:03 > 0:01:05And the dice-men cometh.
0:01:05 > 0:01:07But first, let's play ball.
0:01:16 > 0:01:21Oh, yes, I'm not much of a baller, really.
0:01:21 > 0:01:23Luckily, this guy is.
0:01:23 > 0:01:27Meet international street-basketball superstar, Tom Connors,
0:01:27 > 0:01:31nicknamed the Con-man because he will bamboozle you
0:01:31 > 0:01:33with his ticklish tricks that have brought him
0:01:33 > 0:01:36numerous world records, including the longest time spinning
0:01:36 > 0:01:41a ball on the elbow, and the longest time spinning three basketballs.
0:01:41 > 0:01:46But, today, he's throwing everything into reverse as he attempts the
0:01:46 > 0:01:51record for most backwards basketball three-pointers in one minute.
0:01:51 > 0:01:55That's shooting hoops from a distance of 7.23 metres...
0:01:55 > 0:01:57without looking!
0:01:57 > 0:01:59- So we're in a basketball court...- Yeah.
0:01:59 > 0:02:01But you're not strictly a basketballer, are you?
0:02:01 > 0:02:02You're a streetballer.
0:02:02 > 0:02:05Yeah, professional streetball player, so it's slightly different.
0:02:05 > 0:02:08It's more of a style that you play, more of a swagger, the tricks.
0:02:08 > 0:02:10- Right, OK.- You know, entertaining the public and crowd.
0:02:10 > 0:02:12How much training does it involve in a week, let's say?
0:02:12 > 0:02:15When I was growing up, I'd never stop. I'd sleep with the basketball,
0:02:15 > 0:02:18I'd wake up, I'd be dribbling to school with the basketball. I'd be
0:02:18 > 0:02:20dribbling... It's just part of...
0:02:20 > 0:02:22That's an odd relationship. One man and his ball.
0:02:22 > 0:02:25So, Tom, you're going to be attempting essentially a blind shot.
0:02:25 > 0:02:28- You can't see the shot you're making.- You can't see the basket.
0:02:28 > 0:02:31And, you've got to shoot over your head. I got a bit of a knack for it.
0:02:31 > 0:02:34- I can't wait to see it.- Yes, it's going to be fun.- Good luck.
0:02:34 > 0:02:34Thank you very much.
0:02:34 > 0:02:38Here are the rules... Throws must be performed backwards,
0:02:38 > 0:02:40with Tom's heels behind the three-point line.
0:02:42 > 0:02:46And the target for this new record is six baskets in one minute.
0:02:46 > 0:02:49Three, two, one, go.
0:02:49 > 0:02:51HOOTER
0:02:51 > 0:02:54Tom says it's crucial to get a basket early so he can try
0:02:54 > 0:02:57to replicate that exact throw using muscle memory.
0:03:00 > 0:03:01Yes.
0:03:01 > 0:03:03And there's one.
0:03:05 > 0:03:07- Yes. - And immediately a second.
0:03:07 > 0:03:10If he can keep that going, he has a real chance.
0:03:11 > 0:03:15But, frustratingly, he keeps hitting almost exactly the same spot.
0:03:16 > 0:03:18Time for an adjustment.
0:03:18 > 0:03:20Ten, nine, eight, seven...
0:03:20 > 0:03:22- Oh, yes.- Six...
0:03:22 > 0:03:24That step made all the difference.
0:03:24 > 0:03:26- Time. - HOOTER
0:03:26 > 0:03:29Now, did he get that target of six baskets?
0:03:29 > 0:03:31In that attempt, it was just three.
0:03:31 > 0:03:33- Aww, halfway there, Tom.- Mm-hmm.
0:03:33 > 0:03:35- I'd love to go again.- Come on.
0:03:35 > 0:03:36Let's smash this one.
0:03:36 > 0:03:38- Go.- A second attempt, then.
0:03:38 > 0:03:41But a lot of near-misses again.
0:03:41 > 0:03:43I'm not sure my ball boy skills are helping either.
0:03:45 > 0:03:47Once again, Tom scores three.
0:03:48 > 0:03:50Well, after two attempts from Tom,
0:03:50 > 0:03:52it's been decided that I was in fact the problem
0:03:52 > 0:03:55and my poor feeding, so in fact we've brought this bin in
0:03:55 > 0:03:59for additional support so I can grab the balls more quickly.
0:03:59 > 0:04:01Go.
0:04:01 > 0:04:05Final attempt. Can Tom's tired arms keep up the pace?
0:04:07 > 0:04:10Oh, how did that one stay out?
0:04:12 > 0:04:14But that's in.
0:04:14 > 0:04:18Can he establish the muscle memory and get some momentum going?
0:04:20 > 0:04:22Nothing but net.
0:04:22 > 0:04:24Astonishing accuracy from Tom.
0:04:24 > 0:04:27But is he capable of keeping this hit rate up?
0:04:28 > 0:04:31He's really finding his range now.
0:04:31 > 0:04:32Come on, Tom.
0:04:36 > 0:04:41Ten, nine, eight, seven, six...
0:04:41 > 0:04:43And that one could be crucial.
0:04:43 > 0:04:46Will Tom's HOOPS and dreams come true?
0:04:46 > 0:04:48Time.
0:04:48 > 0:04:50Well, that seemed a lot better.
0:04:50 > 0:04:53But did he shoot at least six hoops?
0:04:53 > 0:04:55On that attempt, you achieved...
0:04:57 > 0:05:00Six. So that is a brand-new Guinness World Record title.
0:05:00 > 0:05:02- Oh, yeah! - Congratulations.- Thank you.
0:05:02 > 0:05:06Yet another record for streetball sorcerer, Tom Connors.
0:05:06 > 0:05:11Now, let's ramp things up further with Al, Haruka and a big truck.
0:05:19 > 0:05:23I love trucks - especially big red trucks.
0:05:23 > 0:05:25So what's the record?
0:05:25 > 0:05:27Well, this is Zhang Haiou,
0:05:27 > 0:05:31and he's going to attempt the longest ramp-jump by a truck.
0:05:31 > 0:05:35And as these spine-tingling graphics show, he's going
0:05:35 > 0:05:40to fly his truck over some other trucks and land on the other side.
0:05:40 > 0:05:42This is dream stuff.
0:05:42 > 0:05:46And his target to set a new record is a jump of 26 metres.
0:05:46 > 0:05:4826 metres!
0:05:48 > 0:05:50I'm not sure if I'm ready, Haruka.
0:05:50 > 0:05:52Too late, he's off.
0:05:58 > 0:06:00Wow.
0:06:00 > 0:06:05All of my trucking dreams have just come true, Haruka.
0:06:05 > 0:06:08Did he clear the required 26 metres?
0:06:08 > 0:06:10Aww, 25.5.
0:06:11 > 0:06:14That's just half a metre shot.
0:06:14 > 0:06:17Come on, Zhang, I know you can do this.
0:06:17 > 0:06:18Believe.
0:06:18 > 0:06:21And keep on trucking.
0:06:21 > 0:06:24Attempt number two now.
0:06:24 > 0:06:25I can hardly watch.
0:06:28 > 0:06:30What a jump.
0:06:30 > 0:06:33What a lorry-load of lovely leaping.
0:06:33 > 0:06:36But has he flown far enough?
0:06:37 > 0:06:38Yes, he's done it.
0:06:38 > 0:06:4126 metres.
0:06:41 > 0:06:43This man is my hero.
0:06:43 > 0:06:44I thought Ray was your hero?
0:06:44 > 0:06:47- Nah.- Never mind, Ray.
0:06:47 > 0:06:48This will cheer you up.
0:06:48 > 0:06:50# It's time to move It's time to groove
0:06:50 > 0:06:53# Check out these dudes who dance in different ways
0:06:53 > 0:06:55# Let's dance
0:06:55 > 0:06:56# Everybody loves a conga line
0:06:56 > 0:06:58# But how many could conga at one time?
0:06:58 > 0:07:02# It was 119,986
0:07:02 > 0:07:04# It happened in 1988
0:07:04 > 0:07:06# The vibe was good The dancing was great
0:07:06 > 0:07:09# The Miami super conga really moved its hips
0:07:09 > 0:07:11# That's right They dance in different ways
0:07:13 > 0:07:15# Ballroom dancer Frederick Salter
0:07:15 > 0:07:17# Was a record-breaking waltzer
0:07:17 > 0:07:20# And a master of Latin dance too
0:07:20 > 0:07:23# At 100 years old He still competed for the gold
0:07:23 > 0:07:26# I guess the dancing made him feel brand-new
0:07:27 > 0:07:29# They dance in different ways
0:07:29 > 0:07:30# Record-breaking dance fanatics
0:07:30 > 0:07:32# Did a class that was aquatic
0:07:32 > 0:07:35# 74 students jumped in the pool
0:07:35 > 0:07:37# That's right They dance in different ways
0:07:37 > 0:07:39# Now Krunoslav came up moonwalking
0:07:39 > 0:07:41# Let his footwork do the talking
0:07:41 > 0:07:44# He wanted to break a record so he took a chance
0:07:44 > 0:07:46# He did 5.7km
0:07:46 > 0:07:49# Now that's a record that's hard to beat cos
0:07:49 > 0:07:51# He really knew how to dance
0:07:51 > 0:07:53# This song is done and we've had some fun
0:07:53 > 0:07:56# By seeing different record-breaking dancing ways. #
0:08:05 > 0:08:06Listen...
0:08:07 > 0:08:10..they have arrived.
0:08:11 > 0:08:15The gemstone of Japan, Mr Cherry.
0:08:15 > 0:08:19The Emerald of the Americas, US Ray.
0:08:19 > 0:08:25The...Brick of Britain, Sizzling Steve.
0:08:25 > 0:08:29Three Herculean heroes here to h-attempt world records
0:08:29 > 0:08:32you can have a crack at at home.
0:08:32 > 0:08:34This is...
0:08:40 > 0:08:43Previously, on Officially Competitive...
0:08:43 > 0:08:47In a romantically lit, don't-actually-try-this event,
0:08:47 > 0:08:49US Ray blew away the opposition
0:08:49 > 0:08:53to claim his first world record of the series.
0:08:53 > 0:08:57With two wins on the spin, my man is the king of the castle.
0:08:57 > 0:08:59But, for how long?
0:08:59 > 0:09:01Uh, I don't know.
0:09:01 > 0:09:03This is the great Pyramid of Giza.
0:09:03 > 0:09:06It took tens of thousands of men 20 years to build it.
0:09:06 > 0:09:08It is truly a marvel.
0:09:08 > 0:09:12Whereas this...is sizzling Steve. He's also a marvel.
0:09:12 > 0:09:17It once took this man just 17.23 seconds to build a 36-dice pyramid
0:09:17 > 0:09:20all on his own and break a world record.
0:09:20 > 0:09:23Steve still holds that record today,
0:09:23 > 0:09:25but these two want to grab it off him.
0:09:25 > 0:09:26Yes it's the...
0:09:29 > 0:09:31Let's get to the team talks.
0:09:31 > 0:09:34Are you going to better your current record?
0:09:34 > 0:09:35I will try.
0:09:35 > 0:09:38Yeah? To that end, how's training been going?
0:09:38 > 0:09:39I haven't done any training.
0:09:39 > 0:09:41Good. So, it hasn't been going.
0:09:44 > 0:09:46Confidence from the Sizzler.
0:09:46 > 0:09:47Less so from Ray.
0:09:47 > 0:09:51Cos, as we know, dice are not his friends.
0:09:51 > 0:09:52I am not good with dice.
0:09:52 > 0:09:56LAUGHTER
0:09:56 > 0:09:58US Ray.
0:09:59 > 0:10:02While Ray bizarrely celebrates likely failure,
0:10:02 > 0:10:05Cherry has been pondering his tactics.
0:10:05 > 0:10:09Well, Cherry-san, what's more important, speed or precision?
0:10:11 > 0:10:13I think precision, not speed.
0:10:13 > 0:10:14But, maybe speed.
0:10:16 > 0:10:18No, precision.
0:10:18 > 0:10:20An unusually indecisive Cherry.
0:10:20 > 0:10:23Is this record messing with his mind?
0:10:23 > 0:10:25Here are the rules...
0:10:25 > 0:10:27Only one hand can be used.
0:10:27 > 0:10:30Only one die can be picked up at a time.
0:10:30 > 0:10:33The 36-dice pyramid must remain standing
0:10:33 > 0:10:36for five seconds after the time is up.
0:10:36 > 0:10:42And the record to beat is Sizzler's Pharaoh-nomenal 17.23 seconds.
0:10:42 > 0:10:44Cherry-san, are you ready?
0:10:44 > 0:10:46OK.
0:10:46 > 0:10:49Pyramid Power!
0:10:50 > 0:10:52Are the dice ready?
0:10:52 > 0:10:55DICE: Pyramid power!
0:10:55 > 0:10:58Shantha, are we ready to dice with destiny?
0:10:58 > 0:11:00Three, two, one, go.
0:11:00 > 0:11:01HOOTER
0:11:01 > 0:11:04For this record, you need a base of eight dice,
0:11:04 > 0:11:05with each additional layer
0:11:05 > 0:11:08being one die shorter until a pyramid is achieved.
0:11:10 > 0:11:12What cunning cubic craftsmanship.
0:11:14 > 0:11:18Yes, his dice work looks as neat as that of a champion bricklayer.
0:11:18 > 0:11:21But is he building fast enough?
0:11:21 > 0:11:24Well, I suspect he'll be quicker than Ray.
0:11:24 > 0:11:26Hey, there's no need for that.
0:11:26 > 0:11:27HE SPEAKS JAPANESE
0:11:27 > 0:11:30Although to be honest, you're probably right.
0:11:30 > 0:11:31Go.
0:11:31 > 0:11:33Now, can Ray do this?
0:11:33 > 0:11:37His history with dice challenges is not great.
0:11:37 > 0:11:39Don't write him off yet.
0:11:39 > 0:11:41Ray has a plan.
0:11:41 > 0:11:45Does that plan involve knowing what a pyramid looks like?
0:11:45 > 0:11:49Well, he certainly didn't seem to know in our last series.
0:11:49 > 0:11:53OK, so his plastic cup pyramid attempt did reduce me to tears
0:11:53 > 0:11:56but he won't make that mistake again.
0:11:56 > 0:11:57Right, Ray?
0:11:57 > 0:12:02Sorry, Al, looks like he's in DICE-ARRAY once more.
0:12:02 > 0:12:04What is that?
0:12:06 > 0:12:07LAUGHTER
0:12:07 > 0:12:12Let's just call it a massive DICE-APPOINTMENT.
0:12:12 > 0:12:13Steve, it's your record.
0:12:13 > 0:12:15Keep it that way.
0:12:15 > 0:12:16Shantha, over to you.
0:12:16 > 0:12:20- Go.- The Sizzler may claim not to have done any training,
0:12:20 > 0:12:24but look at this incredible finger speed.
0:12:24 > 0:12:26Perhaps he might even break his own...
0:12:26 > 0:12:28Oh, no!
0:12:28 > 0:12:31A crucial brick in his structure slips, and tumbles to the ground.
0:12:31 > 0:12:34Was that blunder down to his lack of practice?
0:12:34 > 0:12:36It was a rare slip.
0:12:36 > 0:12:40Could those dice be slick with the finger sweat of Ray or Mr Cherry?
0:12:40 > 0:12:43A gruesome thought, but doubtful.
0:12:43 > 0:12:46And here comes the crowning dice...
0:12:46 > 0:12:48DIE-LICIOUS.
0:12:48 > 0:12:49Yeah!
0:12:49 > 0:12:52Steve is in awe of himself, as well he should be.
0:12:54 > 0:12:58No-one can build dice pyramids as quickly as the Sizzler,
0:12:58 > 0:13:00and that is a fact.
0:13:00 > 0:13:02At the moment.
0:13:02 > 0:13:05Has one of our competitors built their way
0:13:05 > 0:13:08to a new dice pyramid world record?
0:13:08 > 0:13:09No.
0:13:09 > 0:13:12Aww. A mild DICE-SASTER.
0:13:12 > 0:13:14However, there's still that all-important
0:13:14 > 0:13:16Officially Competitive point to play for.
0:13:16 > 0:13:19Please can you reveal the results.
0:13:19 > 0:13:22Ray, you were disqualified,
0:13:22 > 0:13:26because your pyramid was not a pyramid.
0:13:26 > 0:13:28When is a pyramid not a pyramid?
0:13:28 > 0:13:31Then, Ray. Then.
0:13:31 > 0:13:37And, in first place, with a time of 22.889 seconds...
0:13:37 > 0:13:39is Steve.
0:13:39 > 0:13:40CHEERING
0:13:40 > 0:13:43Well done, Sizzler. Not a new world record,
0:13:43 > 0:13:45but he holds on to his current one and that's what's important.
0:13:45 > 0:13:47Get in.
0:13:47 > 0:13:51Incredibly, Steve's win sees three-time champ Mr Cherry
0:13:51 > 0:13:53rooted to the bottom of the league.
0:13:53 > 0:13:57But, he could make it a three-way tie next time...
0:13:57 > 0:13:59with a loo roll.
0:13:59 > 0:14:05Join us then for more 24-carat tremendousness like this...
0:14:05 > 0:14:08# Well, who'd have thought that out on the court
0:14:08 > 0:14:10# You could do this with a basketball?
0:14:10 > 0:14:13# Tom's amazing ball throwing was all done without knowing
0:14:13 > 0:14:15# Where he was aiming them at all
0:14:15 > 0:14:17# Our heroes had to be precise
0:14:17 > 0:14:20# When speed building pyramids with dice
0:14:20 > 0:14:21# Steve was the fastest man
0:14:21 > 0:14:24# But I'm not sure Ray even had a plan
0:14:24 > 0:14:28# And we saw a massive truck fly through the air
0:14:28 > 0:14:30# But here comes the rubbish bits
0:14:30 > 0:14:33# The outtakes. #
0:14:34 > 0:14:37- Steve, are you ready?- Yes.
0:14:37 > 0:14:38Five...
0:14:38 > 0:14:39Are you ready?
0:14:39 > 0:14:42- No, I'm not ready. - Shantha's not ready.- Sorry!