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New York man hits world's longest table tennis serve

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July 27 (UPI) -- Guinness World Records confirmed a New York man successfully set a record for the longest table tennis serve.

Eric Finkelstein took on the world record this month at the Westchester Table Tennis Center in Pleasantville.

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Finkelstein made three attempts at the record, surpassing the previous record of 14.86 meters (48.75 feet) each time. His final attempt totaled 51 feet, 1 inch.

The former competitive table tennis player said he received word Monday that his record from July 11 have been approved by Guinness.

"I feel euphoric and relieved," Finkelstein told Patch.

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