Carrie Swidecki
  • Just Dance 4 2013
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Obese to Multiple World Record Holder!

Dreams Really Do Come True!
Featured in the 2018 Guinness World Records Gamer's Book
Just Danced 138 hours to Fight Childhood Obesity!

Just Dance 2018 World Record Trailer
Summer 2018


Special Guest
Extra Life Game Day
Twitch.tv/ExtraLife4Kids
November 4, 2017

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5 Record-Breaking Females Who Have Set Some Impressive Gaming Records
GuinnessWorldRecords.com
November 1, 2017
http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2017/11/5-record-breaking-females-who-have-set-some-impressive-gaming-records-500501​

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Just Dance 2018 features Record-Breaking Gamer Who's Raised Thousands for Charity
GuinnessWorldRecords.com
October 24, 2017

http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2017/10/just-dance-2018-features-record-breaking-gamer-whos-raised-thousands-for-charity-499725

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Featured in
Just Dance 2018
"All You Gotta Do Is Just Dance"
October 24, 2018

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Special Guest
US Just Dance 2018 Launch Party
Los Angeles, Ca
October 18, 2017

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Special Guest
Rowdy Con
Bakersfield, Ca
September 30, 2017

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Featured in
2018 Guinness World Records
Gamers's Edition
August 29, 2017

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5 Insane Gaming Feats You Didn't Think Could Be Done
Gameranx.com
July 27, 2017

http://gameranx.com/features/id/113384/article/5-insane-gaming-feats-you-didnt-think-could-be-done/


Ubisoft Starplayer for Just Dance
E3 Expo
Los Angeles, Ca
June 12-15, 2017

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Selected to be a
Ubisoft Starplayer for Just Dance
May 27, 2017

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Special Guest
Bakersfield College Extra Life
Bakersfield, CA
April 22, 2017

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Guinness World Records
Facebook Live Interview
April 10, 2017
m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10154712406109032&id=6732359031&refsrc=http%3A%2F%2Ft.co%2FdveVIrIjty&_rdr
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Twin Galaxies
Facebook Live Interview
March 22, 2017
www.facebook.com/TwinGalaxies/videos/10155143061919904/

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Special Guest
Arcade Expo
​Banning, Ca
March 17-19, 2017

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Special Guest 
National Cue Conference
Palm Springs, CA
March 15-18, 2017

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Berkshire School Just Dance Marathon
Bakersfield, Ca
March 14, 2014

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Sandrini School Just Dance Marathon
Bakersfield, Ca
March 7, 2017

www.bakersfield.com/multimedia/video-fit-fundraiser-gets-local-elementary-school-dancing/video_b0a92e64-052f-11e7-9d2e-27d885aec6e3.html

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Carrie Swidecki
Multi Guinness World Record Holder
Matturday Podcast
March 3, 2017
soundcloud.com/matthew-squaire/8-carrie-swidecki-multiple


Extra Life Panelist
Bakersfield Anime
Bakersfield, Ca
February 25, 2017

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Extra Life Award
Children's Miracle Network Hospital
Bakersfield, Ca
February 10, 2017

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Top 10 Unbreakable Video Game
​ World Records
WatchMojo.com
January 7, 2017​


6 hour Just Dance Marathon
Extra Life
Benefiting Children's Miracle Network
November 19, 2016

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Special Guest
Star Wars Destiny Launch Party
Bakersfield, Ca
November 17, 2016

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10 hour Just Dance Marathon
Extra Life
Benefiting Children's Miracle Network
November 5, 2016

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125 Years Bold
125th An
niversary University of LaVerne
The Voice Magazine
Fall 2016
http://voice.laverne.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/VOICE-Master-Fall2016-SINGLES-WEB.pdf

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Video Game Records That Are Impossible To Break
October 10, 2016
www.brotherwind.de/tag/mobile-strike-free-gold/


Kern Tech Fest
Presenter
Exergaming to Fight Childhood Obesity
Bakersfield, Ca
October 8, 2016

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Teacher Celebrates Her Latest Gaming World Record
Kget 17 News
September 22, 2016
​http://www.kerngoldenempire.com/news/teacher-celebrates-her-latest-gaming-world-record

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Special Guest
Dance Dance Revolution Tournament
Dave & Buster's Irvine
September 17th, 2016

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10th Anniversary
2017 Guinness World Records Gamer's Book
September 8th, 2016
www.prweb.com/releases/2016/09/prweb13675448.htm

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World Record for Charity
http://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=208434

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Carrie Swidecki Broke Previous World Record In Just Dance All While Raising Money To Fight Childhood Obesity
August 3, 2016

https://www.bemanistyle.com/2016/08/03/carrie-swidecki-broke-previous-world-record-in-just-dance-all-while-raising-money-to-fight-childhood-obesity/


California Teacher Dances Her Way Into Breaking World Records, Raising Money to Fight Childhood Obesity
Huffington Post
July 27, 2016

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/marisa-sanfilippo/california-teacher-dances_b_11216038.html


Bakersfield Woman​ does 24 hours of "Just Dance" to Raise Money for Charity
23 ABC Kero News
​July 22, 2016

http://www.turnto23.com/news/local-news/bakersifeld-woman-does-24-hours-of-just-dance-to-raise-money-for-charity


Local Teacher 'Just Dancing' Her Way To World Record
Bakersfield Californian Newspaper
July 20, 2016

​http://www.bakersfield.com/entertainment/2016/07/18/local-teacher-just-dancing-her-way-to-world-record.html


How to: Exergame
Vision Magazine 
Dubai
July 2016
http://vision.ae/articles/how_to_exergame1


Dance, Dance, and Dance Some More!
Super Gamer Episode 54
July 14, 2016

https://supergamerpodcast.com/


E3 Teacher Takeover with Carrie Swidecki
July 13, 2016


Just Dance 2017
​E3 Expo 2016
Los Angeles, CA

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E3 Teacher Takeover
E3 Expo 
Los Angeles, CA
June 14, 2016

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8 Video Game Records That Will
​Never Be Broken
Looper.com
May 1, 2016

http://www.looper.com/2471/video-game-records-will-never-broken/


International Dance Day
#1 Dance World Record of all Time
April 29, 2016

​​http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2016/4/international-dance-day-five-amazing-world-records-to-make-a-song-and-dance-abou-426906

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Celebrate CSUB
California State University Bakersfield

Extra Life 
Benefiting Children's Miracle Network

April 23, 2016

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Bakersfield College
Extra Life 
Benefiting Children's Miracle Network

April 16, 2016
http://www.therip.com/features/2016/04/19/bc-hosts-a-special-day-for-gamers/

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California State University Bakersfield
Extra Life 
Benefiting Children's Miracle Network

April 8, 2016

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Centiennial High School
Extra Life 
Benefiting Children's Miracle Network

April 2, 2016

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2 hour Just Dance Marathon Fundraiser
Sandrini Elementary School
March 15th, 2016

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Guinness World Records
2016 Blockbusters Book
March 10, 2016

http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2016/3/out-now-new-guinness-world-records-2016-blockbusters-book-features-the-records-b-420128

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2017 Guinness World Records Gamer's 

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 It's an honor to be featured in the 10th Anniversary 2017 Guinness World Records Gamer's Book as one of the top gamers of the decade!!! I never imagined that at 40 years old and after surviving obesity I would be setting the world standard for Exergaming by setting the overall longest video game marathon of all time by playing Just Dance for 138 hours!! I raised $7,305 for the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals live on twitch during this 6 day world record!

Its been an incredible 16 year journey that has taken me from obesity to a multi world record holder with 11 marathon world records and over 400 high score world records on Just Dance games! I lost 75 pounds, went down 10 sizes, while chasing my Exergaming dreams. I love being able to use my world records to bring awareness to fighting childhood obesity with Exergaming and raising money for charity!! I have helped raise $85,000 for charity by Just Dancing live at charity events and with my world records in the last 3 years! Everytime I set a world record it makes an impact with fighting childhood obesity and charity! I have successfully ran 4 Exergaming programs at my school over the last 7 years to fight childhood obesity.

It's a DREAM come true to be apart of the Guinness World Records Family and featured in 6 Guinness World Record Books since setting my 1st World Record on Dance Dance Revolution in 2011! 

Never Give up on your DREAMS! Dreams have no age limits!!
Carrie Swidecki


Uncharted Territory with Exergaming!

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I'm in uncharted territory with Exergaming! At 40 years old and after surviving obesity I never imagined that I would be setting the world standard for Exergaming! On July 22-23, 2016 I set the world record for the most high scores achieved on a dance video game series in 24 hours with 276 high scores on the various Just Dance games.  The previous world record was held at 101 high scores. I can't think of a better way to celebrate 16 years of Exergaming and my 40th birthday than raising money for Extra Life to benefit the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. I partnered with RizeUpGaming on twitch to help raise over $1,000 "For The Kids"! 

It's incredible to have made history by being the 1st person to score a high score world record on every Just Dance game in the series that was made for the Xbox 360 with over 400 high scores! To be the only person to hold a marathon world record on all 3 major dance games: Dance Dance Revolution, Dance Central, and Just Dance! Last, to be the 1st person to hold the overall longest video game marathon of all time with a physical moving game playing Just Dance for over 138 hours! It's CRAZY!!!!
16 years ago I never imagined any of this! I just wanted to play Dance Dance Revolution and I dreamed of taking 3rd place in a local tournament, but never thought it would become reality! It's an honor to use my story of surviving obesity and world records to fight child obesity and raise money for charity! Dreams really do come true if you have the courage to chase them!

Never Stop Chasing Your DREAMS!
​Carrie Swidecki



World Record for Charity

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 I can't think of a better way to celebrate my 40th birthday and 16 years of Exergaming then with a world record for charity! On July 22-23, 2016 I'l be setting the world record for the most high scores achieved in a 24 hour period. My goal is 300 high scores. I'm proud to have partnered with Otto's Video Games and More, Rize Up Gaming, and Twin Galaxies for Extra Life to benefit the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.This world record is apart of a larger event, The inaugural Carrie Swidecki Extra Life Charity Drive on Rize Up Gaming from July 20-27th! Nothing I say or do can express my gratitude towards Rize Up Gaming for dedicating a whole week for my charity during my 40th birthday! I'm honored to use my World Records for charity and to bring awareness to fighting childhood obesity with Exergaming.

Dreams really do come true if you have the courage to chase them. I never imagined that at 40 years old I would be setting the world standard for Exergaming with 11 marathon world records, 101 high score world records that I set in 12 hours, and the overall longest video game marathon of all time world record. I dedicate all my world records to charity and fighting childhood obesity. 16 years ago I was 210 pounds, plus size 18-20, and living my life in the past until I discovered Exergaming. I gained 90 pounds within 6 years after graduating from high school to go from being an 120 pound athlete to being obese. I never knew those first ten steps I took on Dance Dance Revolution 16 years ago would change my life. I lost 75 pounds, went down 10 sizes, became a charity gamer, an advocate to fight childhood obesity, and a multi world record holder.

It's an honor to use my personal story of surviving obesity and my world records to fight childhood obesity in the schools and help raise money for charity, so children can get healthy to reach their fullest potential and achieve their personal dreams. In the last 3 years I have helped raise over $85,000 for the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals by Just Dancing at charity events and with my world records. I never imagined that I would become a catalyst to redesign physical education with dance video games. 6 Years ago I merged my two passions of Exergaming and Education to introduced Exergaming in my 2nd grade classroom physical education program to fight childhood obesity. It has since grown into 4 Exergaming Programs at my School: the 2nd grade physical education program, the Lunch Time Just Dance Intramural Program, The Presidential Fitness Program using Just Dance with the after school program, and a school wide Exergaming Program that will begin in the Fall of 2017 school year. In the past 6 years I have written 4 donorchoose.org grants, won the Farmer's Insurance Thank America's Teachers National Grant, been featured in numerous publications and news interviews, and introduced the Inaugural Just Dance Marathon Fundraiser at my school all to bring global awareness to using Exergaming in the schools to fight childhood obesity!

Thank you for supporting my Exergaming dreams the last 16 years! Now go out there and chase your DREAMS!!!
​Carrie Swidecki



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138 hour World Record

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I'm really proud of my parternship with the Children's Miracle Network for my 140 hour world record. We both share the same goal of seeing children reach their fullest potential. Whether it's being physically fit or at their healthiest, so they can achieve their personal dreams. I feel honored to share my personal story and my fight against childhood obesity to make an impact on children's lives at a national level. It's incredible. I can't think of a better way to celebrate 15 years of Exergaming, chasing a dream that changed my life, and my 39th birthday than setting a 140 hour world record that impacts children's lives in ways that I never imagined dance video games could.

I know the power of video games, because they personally changed my life. 15 years ago I was 210 pounds, plus size 18-20, and living my life in the past until I discovered Exergaming. While chasing a dream of 3rd place in  a local Dance Dance Revolution tournament I lost 75 pounds, went down 10 sizes, became an advocate to fight childhood obesity, and a multi world record holder. I dedicate all my world records to fighting childhood obesity. I currently run 3 Just Dance Programs at my school where I teach 2nd grade to fight childhood obesity: The 2nd grade physical education program, Just Dance Lunch time intramural program, and the Presidential Fitness Program with the after school program. I have had the honor to Just Dance at 6 local events in the past 2 years that has raised over $60,000 for the Children's Miracle Network!  This is a community world record with local businesses, organizations, and 150 volunteers coming together to make a difference in children's lives at a national level. The impossible is possible if  you have the courage to chase your dreams. 

Never Give Up On Your Dreams!
Carrie Swidecki



Dreams Have No Age Limits!

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Dreams really do come True! I officially hold 7 Marathon and 101 High Score World Records after surviving obesity. It feels incredible to be setting the world standard for Exergaming at 38 years old. 15 years ago I never imagined that I would be redesigning physical education with dance video games, introducing Exergaming to the athletic world as an endurance sport, and pushing the limits of Exergaming to become a Multi World Record Holder. It's unbelievable! 15 years ago I was 210 pounds, plus size 18-20, and living my life in the past until I discovered Exergaming. The 1st time I played Dance Dance Revolution in the arcade I quickly died after 10 steps and a guy shouted, "You Sucked"! That moment set me on another course in life. I became determined to master the game and take third place in a local Dance Dance Revolution Tournament, but I never thought it would become reality. It took me 9 years to achieve that dream. While chasing that dream I lost 75 pounds, went down 10 sizes, became an advocate to fight childhood obesity, and a Multi World Record Holder. I dedicate all my World Records to fighting childhood obesity and inspiring adults to live a healthy lifestyle. I'm currently running 3 Just Dance programs at my school to fight childhood obesity: The 2nd grade physical education program, Just Dance lunch time intramural program, and the Presidential Fitness Program with the after school program. Everytime I set a world record it opens the door for more schools to include Exergaming in their physical education program as a tool to fight childhood obesity. All this just shows that if you have the courage to chase your dreams, then you can achieve anything in this world.

Never Give Up On Your Dreams,
Carrie Swidecki


2014 Just Dance World Cup
Paris, France

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I never realized how much impact my World Records had on a global level until I went to the 1st Just Dance World Cup in Paris, France.  I was dubbed the World Record Teacher and interviewed by numerous media sources about my World Records that I dedicate to the fight against childhood obesity. I was asked if I would like to work directly with Ubisoft and Michelle Obama in the future to fight childhood obesity in schools in America. I would be honored to work with larger organizations to fight childhood obesity on a National Level. I currently run 3 Presidential Fitness Programs using Just Dance at my school to fight childhood obesity: a lunch time program, 2nd grade program, and the after school program. Fellow qualifiers in the Just Dance World Cup told me I was their Just Dance celebrity and I inspired them to chase their Just Dance dreams! Last I was requested by children to be featured in an European Publication about interesting people from around the world that will come out in 2015. I also did an exclusive interview with TRACKS ARTE about surviving obesity, Just Dancing in the schools, and my World Records I dedicate to fighting childhood obesity. It aired on French and German Television on December 13, 2014! It was amazing and completely unexpected.

Although I didn't advance pass group qualifiers in the World Cup, I won on so many different levels. At 38 years old I was the oldest and the only person in the 30s at the Just Dance World Cup. It was an honor and a dream come true to be in Paris after Exergaming for 15 years, losing 75 pounds, going down 10 sizes, an advocate to fight childhood obesity, and a multi World Record Holder. I didn't think I would qualify for Paris, so I'm truly honored to be apart of the 1st Just Dance World Cup and history. This is the 1st time in history that Exergaming has been included in Esports which is incredible and I feel privileged to be apart of. Seeing the overwhelming positive response of my World Records, fight against childhood obesity, and meeting incredible Just Dancers from around the world has inspired me to keep chasing my World Record dreams in the summer of 2015! 

I want to personally thank Ubisoft and Electronic Sports World Cup for making my dreams come true! 15 years ago I never imagined any of this. I was 210 pounds, plus size 18-20, and dreamed of taking 3rd place in a local Dance Dance Revolution arcade tournament, but never thought I could achieve it. While chasing that dream it changed my life. It's been an incredible 15 year journey that has taken from obesity to a multi World Record Holder. I never imagined I would be redesigning physical education with Exergaming. Everyday I see the impact my World Records have on a local level and now a global level. Everytime I set a World Record it opens the door for more schools to include Exergaming in their physical education programs to fight childhood obesity and inspires adults to get fit.

Never give up on your dreams. When you find something you love, work hard, then you can achieve anything in this world. The impossible is possible if you have passion, determination, and courage to chase your dreams! See you in the summer of 2015!

Never Stop Dreaming!
Carrie Swidecki



The Impossible is Possible
Summer 2015

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Incredible! I made the 60th Anniversary Guinness World Records Diamond Anniversary Book! Gamers never make the main book! I've been setting Exergaming marathon World Records since 2011 and this is my 1st time making the main Guinness World Record Book. It's an honor to represent the world of video gaming and inspire others to never give up on their dreams. I never want to wake up from this dream! I can't imagine my life without Exergaming in it. Exergaming is why I wake up in the morning for a chance to chase my dance video game dreams. I feel like I'm living in a modern day fairy tale where dance video games are the theme, but best of all it's my fairy tale!

I"m officially in training for my summer of 2015 World Records. I'll be celebrating my 15th year of Exergaming and chasing a dream that changed my life. I lost 75 pounds and went down 10 sizes trying to take 3rd place in a local Dance Dance Revolution arcade tournament. It took me 9 years to achieve that dream! It's been a magical journey that has to pushed me where I needed to be by setting World Records to bring awareness to using Exergaming in the schools to fight childhood obesity and a 7 time Guinness World Record Holder. I"m a 2nd grade teacher at Sandrini Elementary School where I'm in my 5th year running the Presidential Fitness Program using Just Dance with the after school program to get students excited about physical education. I dedicate all my World Records to fighting childhood obesity and inspiring adults to get fit. Every time I set a World Record, it opens the door for more schools to include exergaming in their physical education programs as a way to fight childhood obesity. Video games are the language of today, so let's introduce the students to the healthy side of gaming!

People ask me all the time, why marathon World Records on dance games? I know the power of exergaming, because it changed my life. Obesity has been one of the hardest things for me to overcome. I started gaining weight when I was 18 years old and now I'm 38. That's half my life I've been battling my weight. I love using my passion for exergaming and my story to inspire anyone who is struggling with obesity and to bring awareness to using exergaming in the schools to fight childhood obesity. I truly believe that one person can make a difference in this world and I live my life by this. I hope to show that when you find something you love, work hard, then you can achieve anything in this world. Never give up on your dreams and the fight to overcome obesity!

Never stop dreaming! 
Carrie Swidecki


76 hours 4 minutes 52 seconds

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Never give up on your dreams! On July 11-14, 2014, I Just Danced 76 hours 4 minutes 52 seconds at Otto's Video Games and More in Bakersfield, CA to fight childhood obesity. I set the Guinness Book of World Records for both the Longest Marathon on a Motion-Sensing Dance Game and Longest Marathon on a Dance/Rhythm Game.  I dedicate every world record to bringing awareness to using Exergaming in the schools to fight childhood obesity and inspire adults to get fit. It's insane! I never want to wake up from this dream! It seems like yesterday I was 210 pounds, plus size 18-20, and chasing my dream of 3rd place in a local Dance Dance Revolution tournament. I've been chasing that dream for 14 years that I never slowed down to realize I've exceeded my own expectations. Gaming is very personal for me, it changed my life. While chasing that dream I lost 75 pounds, went down 10 sizes, became an advocate to fight childhood obesity, and a 7 time Guinness World Record Holder.  I feel like I'm living in a modern day fairy tale where dance video games are the theme, but best of all it's my fairy tale!! Thank you everyone!

Carrie Swidecki


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I never want to wake up from this dream!  14 years ago I was 210 pounds, plus size 18-20, and living my life in the past until I discovered exergaming. I lost 75 pounds, went down 10 sizes, set 5 World Records, and have become an advocate to fight childhood obesity in the schools!

On July 11-14, 2014 I'll be Just Dancing 72 hours to fight childhood obesity at Otto's Video Games in More in Bakersfield, CA.  I'll be setting the Guinness Book of World Records for both the Longest Marathon on a Motion-Sensing Dance Game and Longest Marathon on a Dance/Rhythm Game at the same time ,by Just Dancing 72 hours on Just Dance 2014 using the Xbox 360 with Kinect. I won long before I set my 1st World Record, I won when I got my life back after surviving obesity.  I dedicate every World Record to fighting childhood obesity and inspiring adults to get fit. 

I personally know how important it is to have a strong physical education program in the schools, I used to be obese.  This World Record attempt will also be a fundraiser through Donorschoose.org to get more Exergaming equipment for the Presidential Fitness Program I currently run with the after school program and 100 2nd grade students at my school exclusively using Just Dance to fight childhood obesity. I would love to expand the Presidential Fitness Program to be a school wide program and pilot an Intramural Just Dance lunch Program, but we need more equipment to make this a reality. Click link up above to donate!

I love being a World Record Holder, because I directly see the impact my actions have on my community. Every time I set a World Record, it opens the door for more schools to include exergaming in their physical education programs as a way to fight childhood obesity. It also brings awareness to the public to use exergaming as a fun and effective way to stay fit. Video games are the language of today and every household has accessibility to a console. Let's introduce the students to the healthy side of gaming, so they can go home and get fit as a family. 

People ask me all the time, why marathon World Records on dance games? I know the power of exergaming, because it changed my life. Obesity has been one of the hardest things for me to overcome. I started gaining weight when I was 18 years old and now I'm 37. That's half my life I've been battling my weight. I love using my passion for exergaming and my story to inspire anyone who is struggling with obesity and to bring awareness to using exergaming in the schools to fight childhood obesity. I truly believe that one person can make a difference in this world and I live my life by this. I hope to send a strong message, that when you find something you love, work hard, then you can achieve anything in this world. Never give up on your dreams and the fight to overcome obesity.

Carrie Swidecki



Never Give Up On Your Dreams!
Obese to World Record Holder

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Just Dancing for Charity
April 18, 2014

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It's an honor to be Just Dancing "For The Kids"! On April 18, 2014, I'll be setting 101 High Score World Records on Just Dance 2014 to benefit the Children's Miracle Network. All proceeds from CSUB Dance Marathon event will be used to get life saving equipment for Lauren Small Children's Medical Center at Bakersfield Memorial Hospital. This is a community event! I thank CSUB Campus Gamers and Dance Marathon team for inviting me to be apart of this wonderful event. Thank you Ubisoft 's Just Dance Game, Subway, Sole 2 Soul Sports, Otto's Video Games and More, and Henley's Photo for supporting this charity event. I love using my passion for exergaming and story to inspire adults to get fit, fight childhood obesity, and to help charities like the Children's Miracle Network that give back to my community. Never give up on your dreams and the fight against obesity!

Carrie Swidecki

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Walter Day Trading Card Museum 
January 16-17, 2016
Banning, Ca
http://www.popculturemaven.com/games/walter-day-trading-card-museum-dedication/

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Arcade Expo 2.0
January 16-17, 2016
Banning, CA
​http://www.popculturemaven.com/games/arcade-expo-2-0-impressions/

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Nintendo Quest 
and 
Nintendo Quest Power Tour
Documentary Films
January 1, 2016

​http://nintendoquest.com

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12 Hour Halloween Charity Event
Extra Life 
Benefiting Children's Miracle Network

October 31, 2015

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Guinness World Records
​2016 Gamer's Edition
September 10, 2015

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Game Informer Magazine
September 2015

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5Thank America's Teacher National Grant
Farmer's Insurance
September 1, 2015

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Exclusive Q & A with Teacher and Guinness World Record Holder
Carrie Swidecki
August 2015
Entertainment Software Association

http://createsend.com/t/y-827CF72AF82CD2CC


138 hour World Record 
News Coverage
July 11-17, 2015


138 hour World Record 
Pre News Coverage
July 2-8, 2015



California School Teacher Has Set Multiple World Records By Playing Just Dance for Over 138 Hours Straight
July 17, 2015

http://canadianonlinegamers.com/2015/07/california-teacher-plays-just-dance-4-for-138-straight-hours-sets-record/


Teacher Dances Her Way To A New World Record For Longest Videogame Marathon
July 17, 2015

http://www.gamezone.com/news/teacher-dances-her-way-to-a-new-world-record-for-longest-videogame-marathon-3421641


California School Teacher Plays "Just Dance" 138 hours to set world record
July 17, 2015

http://www.examiner.com/article/california-school-teacher-plays-just-dance-4-for-138-hours-to-set-world-record


California Teacher Plays Just Dance for 138 hours to set World Record
July 17, 2015

http://arcadesushi.com/just-dance-4-world-record-set/


Will Just Dance 140 hours to benefit the Children's Miracle Network
June 4, 2015
http://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=149553

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Carrie Swidecki Set to Dance 140 hours for 170 Hospitals
July 9, 2015

http://blog.childrensmiraclenetworkhospitals.org/2015/07/carrie-swidecki-set-to-dance-140-hours-for-170-hospitals.html


Carrie Swidecki Will Play Just Dance 2015 For 140 Hours!!!
July 8, 2015
KBAK/KBFX Eye Witness News

http://littlejohnphoto.co/2015/07/08/carrie-swidecki-will-play-just-dance-2015-for-140-hours/


Bakersfield Teacher Seeks World Records For Danced Themed Video Games
July 2, 2015
23 ABC Kero News
http://www.turnto23.com/news/local-news/bakersfield-teacher-seeks-more-world-records-for-dance-themed-video-games?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter


E3 Teacher Takeover
With Just Dance World Record Holder
Carrie Swidecki
June 18, 2015
http://www.syfygames.com/news/article/its-our-time-all-about-the-e3takeover

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First Look: 
World Record Holder Carrie Swidecki Talks Upcoming Record Attempt.
June 5, 2015
http://www.bakersfield.com/News/2015/06/05/FIRST-LOOK-Multi-world-record-holder-Carrie-Swidecki-talks-upcoming-record-attempt.html


Carrie Swidecki, 
A Holder of Multiple World Records in Exergaming!
June 5, 2015
http://chiaandme.com/carrie-swidecki-a-holder-of-multiple-world-records-in-exergaming/


30 Brutal Video Game Challenges Aced By Total Wizards
May 15, 2015
http://smwebreview.com/30-brutal-video-game-challenges-aced-by-total-wizards/

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World Champion Gamer,
Teacher Carrie Swidecki 

aiming for 140 hour World Record
May 13, 2015
http://www.patrickscottpatterson.com/#!World-champion-gamer-teacher-Carrie-Swidecki-aiming-for-140-world-record/c19kr/5553a99d0cf24874172ea5f9


I'm proud to announce my partnership with Children's Miracle Network 
for my 140 hour World Record.
May 13, 2015
http://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participantID=149553

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Featured on Guinness World Records 
International Dance Day
Longest Marathon on a Dance Game
76 hours 4 minutes 52 seconds
April 29, 2015
http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2015/4/international-dance-day-get-your-groove-on-with-these-five-incredible-world-reco-377789

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Celebrate CSUB
Extra Life
Just Dancing 8 hours to benefit the 
Children's Miracle Network
April 25, 2015

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CSUB Dance Marathon
Just Dancing 10 hours to benefit the
Children's Miracle Network
April 10-11, 2015

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News Coverage
Officially Holds 7 marathon and
101 High Score World Records
March 21-23, 2015

Bakersfield Woman Breaking World Records for Exergaming
March, 22, 2015
KBAK/KBFX News

http://www.bakersfieldnow.com/news/local/Bakersfield-woman--297188841.html?mobile=y


Dance Marathon Champ
Now a World Record Holder
March 21, 2015
KGET 17 News

http://www.kerngoldenempire.com/news/local/story/d/story/dance-marathon-champ-now-a-world-record-holder/99208/JV9E9WYVlU6hb9t4uRg8DQ


National Geographic Junior Magazine
Netherlands Edition
February 20, 2015

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Super Carrie Swidecki,
Master of Exergaming!
February 14, 2015

http://unoeilsurlejv.weebly.com/un-oeligil-sur-le-jeu-videacuteo/frus-introduction-a-l-exergaming-an-introduction-to-exergaming-ft-carrie-swidecki

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Community Remix for the Champions
November 9, 2015

http://www.justdanceworld.com/en_US/news/1/133

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Featured in the Just Dance 2015
Just Dance World Cup Finalist
Community Remix


Featured in the Just Dance 2015
"Happy" Community Remix


Dancing Like Carrie Swidecki
Tracks Arte
December 13, 2014
http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=de&u=http://tracks.arte.tv/de/tanzen-wie-carrie-swidecki&prev=search

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Tracks Arte
French and German Television
December 13, 2014


Tracks Arte
Carrie Swidecki Bonus Interview


News Coverage
The Road to Paris for the
2014 Just Dance World Cup
October 2014 - January 2015


Just Dance 2014 World Cup
Paris Games Week
Paris, France

October 29 - November 1, 2014
http://www.justdanceworldcup.com/en/news/brazil-the-big-winner-at-the-first-just-dance-world-cup/VFuQnCYAAOoAaYdY

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Just Dance at the ESWC 2014
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x29icka_just-dance-at-the-eswc-2014_videogames?start=6


Just Dance World Cup 2014
Group C Qualifying Rounds
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2916us_just-dance-world-cup-inter-group-c_videogames


Dreams Really Do Come True!

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Every Gamer Dreams of being in the Guinness Book of World Records Gamer's Edition and on January 3, 2014 my dream came true. This is my greatest moment of my life. I want to thank Guinness World Records for allowing me to have this moment after surviving obesity.  It is an honor to represent the healthy side of gaming, exergaming!

I never want to wake up from this dream!  13 years ago I was 210 pounds, plus size 18-20, and living my life in the past until I discovered exergaming. I lost 75 pounds, went down 10 sizes, set 5 World Records, and have become an advocate to fight childhood obesity in the schools!       

On June 15-17, 2013 at Otto's Video Games and More in Bakersfield, CA, I set two Guinness World Records at the same time by Just Dancing 49 hours 3 minutes 22 seconds for both the Longest Marathon on a Motion-Sensing Dance Game and the Longest Marathon on a Dance/Rhythm Game. I made history by becoming the only person in the world to hold a world record for marathon play on all three major dance games: Just Dance, Dance Central, and Dance Dance Revolution as well as the 1st female to set them. All to bring National awareness to using motion sensing dance games like Just Dance in Physical Education Programs in the schools as a way to fight childhood obesity.I truly believe that one person can make a difference in this world and I live my life by this. I hope to send a strong message, that when you find something you love, work hard, then you can achieve anything in this world. Never give up on your dreams and the fight to overcome obesity.

Carrie Swidecki


49 hours 3 minutes 22 seconds

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I never want to wake up from this dream!  13 years ago I was 210 pounds, plus size 18-20, and living my life in the past until I discovered exergaming. I lost 75 pounds, went down 10 sizes, set 5 World Records, and have become an advocate to fight childhood obesity in the schools!

On June 15-17, 2013 at Otto's Video Games and More in Bakersfield, CA, I set two Guinness World Records at the same time by Just Dancing 49 hours 3 minutes 22 seconds for both the Longest Marathon on a Motion-Sensing Dance Game and the Longest Marathon on a Dance/Rhythm Game. I made history by becoming the only person in the world to hold a world record for marathon play on all three major dance games: Just Dance, Dance Central, and Dance Dance Revolution as well as the 1st female to set them. All to bring National awareness to using motion sensing dance games like Just Dance in Physical Education Programs in the schools as a way to fight childhood obesity.

I love being a World Record Holder, because I directly see the impact my actions have on my community. Every time I set a World Record, it opens the door for more schools to include exergaming in their physical education programs as a way to fight childhood obesity. It also brings awareness to the public to use exergaming as a fun and effective way to stay fit. Video games are the language of today and every household has accessibility to a console. Let's introduce the students to the healthy side of gaming, so they can go home and get fit as a family. I won long before I set my 1st World Record, I won when I got my life back. I'm achieving things I never imagined I could do, thanks to exergaming. 

People ask me all the time, why marathon World Records on dance games? I know the power of exergaming, because it changed my life. Obesity has been one of the hardest things for me to overcome. I started gaining weight when I was 18 years old and now I'm 37. That's half my life I've been battling my weight. I love using my passion for exergaming and my story to inspire anyone who is struggling with obesity and to bring awareness to using exergaming in the schools to fight childhood obesity. I truly believe that one person can make a difference in this world and I live my life by this. I hope to send a strong message, that when you find something you love, work hard, then you can achieve anything in this world. Never give up on your dreams and the fight to overcome obesity.

Carrie Swidecki


In 2013, Will Set 4th & 5th World Record

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I'm waiting for someone to wake me up from this dream! 13 years ago, I was 210 pounds, plus size 18- 20, and living my life in the past. I discovered exergaming, lost 75 pounds, and set 3 World Records! It's simply amazing! 

Hi my name is Carrie Swidecki and I'm a 36 year old 2nd grade teacher from Bakersfield, CA. On June 15, 2013 at Otto's Video Games and More in Bakersfield, CA, I'll be setting the Guinness Book of World Records for both the Longest Marathon on a Motion-Sensing Dance Game and Longest Marathon on a Dance/Rhtymn Game at the same time ,by dancing 48 hours on Just Dance 4 using the Xbox Kinect.  I'll make history by becoming the only person in the World to set a World Record for marathon play on all three major dance games Just Dance, Dance Central, and Dance Dance Revolution, all to bring awareness to a fun and effective way to fight obesity for all ages! I am the only female to have held any dance video game marathon records, as well as the only person to hold both sub categories for dance video game marathon World Records at the same time: The Longest Marathon on a Motion-Sensing Dance Game and Longest Marathon on a Dance/Rhtymn Game.

Times to Beat in order to set 2 World Records:
Longest Marathon on a Motion-Sensing Dance Game: 24 hours 2 minutes 44 seconds
Longest Marathon on a Dance/Rhythm Game: 38 hours 23 minutes 30 seconds

In one year, I have set 3 World Records for marathon play on dance video games, ran 10 5k races, 6 half marathons, and 1 full marathon. I have no idea how I got here. I've been chasing a dream for 13 years that I've never slowed down to realize that I've exceeded my own expectations.  13 years ago, I was 210 pounds and living my life in the past. Within 6 years from graduating from high school, I went from being a 120 pound athlete to gaining 90 pounds and being obese. In the summer of 2000, I discovered Dance Dance Revolution and fell in love with the arcade community. The dream of placing 3rd in a local Dance Dance Revolution tournament, gave me something to aspire to.  It took me 9 years to achieve my 1st dream of taking 3rd place in a
tournament. Little did I know that those first 10 steps I took on Dance Dance Revolution 13 years ago, would change my life.  I would lose 75 pounds, set 3 World Records, and become an advocate to fight childhood obesity in the school systems.  All while breaking boundaries for women in the gaming community which is dominated by men and the youth!

My greatest accomplishment is being able to integrate my love for exergaming into my 2nd grade classroom to fight childhood obesity in the school systems. The last 2 years I have used exergaming in my classroom for PE. I wrote 4 grants through Donorschoose.org to get the equipment. I have also had the pleasure of setting my 1st World Record at the US Obesity Prevention Summit in West Virginia in July of 2011.  Starting December 2012, I began piloting the President's Challenge program at my school site for the after school program, exclusively using Just Dance 4 which has 95 2nd-6th grade students. I'm dedicating my 2013 World Record attempt on Just Dance 4 to the students, parents, and staff at Sandrini Elementary School who encouraged me to buy the xbox 360 and kinect last Christmas. In the past, I introduced my students to Dance Dance Revolution and in return they introduced me to Just Dance. Dance games have evolved to incorperate your full body giving you and an incredible workout. The soundtrack consist of popular music and dance choreograpy that everyone can relate to. 

Everytime I set a World Record, it opens the door for more schools to include exergaming in their physical education programs as a way to fight childhood obesity. It also brings awareness to the public to use exergaming as a fun and effective way to stay fit. Video games are the language of today and every household has accessibility to a console. Let's introduce the students to the healthy side of gaming, so they can go home and get fit with their family.

I have made the transition from being a gamer to being an endurance athlete who's platform is on videogames. Over time, I have beat the odds of being a female gamer, obese, and aging in the process to set 3 World Records.  All of this just shows that when you find something you love and work hard, you can achieve anything in this world. Never give up on your dreams and the fight to overcome obesity!

Carrie Swidecki


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Just Dance World Cup
Paris, France
October 29 - November 1, 2014
http://www.justdanceworldcup.com/en/final

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Extra Life Gaming Marathon
23 ABC Kero News
October 25, 2014 
http://www.turnto23.com/news/local-news/extra-life-gaming-marathon-at-csub-raises-money-for-lauren-small-childrens-medical-center-102514


Extra Life 2014
Just Dancing 12 Hours to benefit the Children's Miracle Network
October 25, 2014

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60th Anniversary 
Guinness World Record Book 
News Coverage


11 Bizarre, Amazing Gaming 
World Records
September 17, 2014
http://www.gamesradar.com/11-bizarre-gaming-world-records/


University of La Verne Alum Featured in the 60th Anniversary Guinness Book of World Records
September 12, 2014
http://laverne.edu/news/2014/09/university-of-la-verne-alum-featured-in-latest-guinness-world-records-book/


Featured in the 60th Anniversary Guinness World Record Diamond Edition
September 9, 2014

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 Just Dance 2014
https://vimeo.com/80831207


76 hours 4 minutes 52 seconds
Just Dance World Record
 News Coverage!


Carrie Swidecki-- A Dancing Machine!
Bakersfield Wellness Magazine
August 8, 2014
http://www.bwellmagazine.com/out-about/x508648803/B-Connected-Carrie-Swidecki-a-dancing-machine


Carrie Swidecki Sets 72 Hour Just Dance World Record to Fight Childhood Obesity
Eye Witness News
July 15, 2014
http://www.bakersfieldnow.com/mornings/267348821.html


Bakersfield Teacher Sets World Record
Eye Witness News
July 14, 2014
http://www.bakersfieldnow.com/news/entertainment/Bakersfield-teacher-sets-dancing-record-267095351.html


Local Woman Hopes to Break World Record to Promote Fitness
23 ABC Kero News
July 13, 2014
http://www.turnto23.com/news/local-news/woman-promotes-health-and-fitness-while-attempting-to-break-world-record-071314


72 hour World Record


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Celebrity Gaming with Dance Game World Record Holder Carrie Swidecki
July 2, 2014
http://www.twingalaxieslive.com/

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Twin Galaxies Video Games Trading Card
June 14, 2014
http://www.brettweisswords.com/2014/06/the-video-game-trading-cards-posters-of.html


The Oddest Gaming World Records
June 4, 2014
http://www.redbull.com/en/games/stories/1331656432367/the-oddest-gaming-world-records


Bakersfield Wellness Magazine
May 11, 2014
http://www.bwellmagazine.com/features/x1372324955/Womens-Health-Carrie-Swidecki

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Guinness World Records Gaming Champ Appears on Magazine Cover
May 7, 2014
http://www.patrickscottpatterson.com/#!Guinness-World-Records-gaming-champ-appears-on-magazine-cover/c19kr/1E6CA6D8-D349-4622-A33F-67FF70DE0C06


Guinness World Record Teacher Sheds Pounds by Dancing
Live Well Show
May 7, 2014
http://www.bwellmagazine.com/video/x588887786/-Live-Well-Guinness-World-Record-teacher-sheds-pounds-by-dancing-implements-program-in-schools


"Remarkable Feet"
Voice Magazine
University of La Verne
Spring 2014
http://laverne.edu/voice/files/2014/05/SPRING-2014-VOICE.pdf


Just Dancing for Charity
April 18th, 2014
101 High Scores to Benefit
The Children's Miracle Network
http://therunneronline.com/2014/04/23/csub-dance-marathon/

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CSUB Runner Pod Cast 
April 18, 2014
http://therunneronline.com/2014/04/28/runner-cast-carrie-swidecki-dances-for-the-kids-at-the-runner-dance-marathon/


Josh On the Job Show
KBAK/KBFX news
April 18, 2014


Just Dancing "For The Kids"
23 ABC Kero News
April 18, 2014
http://www.turnto23.com/news/local-news/csub-students-dancing-to-help-sick-children-world-record-holder-at-it-again-041814


Twin Galaxies Video Game Trading Card
February 14, 2014

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Obsolete Gamer Show
February 16, 2014

http://obsoletegamer.com/gamer-profile-carrie-swidecki/


Featured in the 2014 
Guinness World Records Gamer's Book

http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2014/1/the-latest-and-greatest-in-gaming-achievement-revealed-in-the-new-guinness-world-records%E2%84%A2-2014-gamer%E2%80%99s-edition-54249/
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Dancing to Fight Childhood Obesity
23 ABC Kero News
January 3, 2014
http://www.turnto23.com/news/local-news/bakersfield-teacher-sets-two-world-records-while-fighting-against-childhood-obesity


Local Teacher Dances into 
the Record Books
Kget 17 News
January 3, 2014
http://www.kerngoldenempire.com/story/d/story/local-teacher-dances-into-the-record-books/67981/zXPcGllbDUmPLWlbriqm9A


Health and Fitness the Exergaming Way
Konami Games and News
 January 5, 2014
​http://konami-news.com/entries/exercise-games/dance-dance-revolution-record-holder-carrie-swidecki-is-helping-kids-stay-fit


Just Dance 4 World Record Holder
January 9, 2014
http://paulsemel.com/exclusive-interview-just-dance-4-world-record-holder-carrie-swidecki/


10 Gaming World Records That Put Your High Score to Shame
January 10, 2014

http://mashable.com/2014/01/10/gaming-world-records/
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Guinness Rings In The New Year With Ridiculous Video Games Records
January 2, 2014
http://games.yahoo.com/blogs/plugged-in/guinness-rings-ridiculous-video-game-records-200117218.html


2014 
Guinness World Records Gamer's Edition
http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/gamers/index

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Guinness 2013 Just Dance 4


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Gaming and Dance Marathon Raise Money for a Great Cause
http://www.turnto23.com/news/local-news/gaming-dancing-marathon-raised-money-for-childrens-medical-equipment-111013


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Extra Life 2013


Extra Life 2013

http://campusgamers.wix.com/extralife2013#!recap/c1ocj
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Photography by Brady Cabe http://cabecreative.com

Just Dance 12 hour Marathon 
to benefit 
Children's Miracle Network 
November 9, 2013

http://www.csub.edu/pac/news/2013/fall/Campus-Gamers-Gaming-for-A-Cause.shtml


Thank You XboxOne!

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The Phantom Pie Run
November 28, 2013

http://www.bakersfieldcalifornian.com/local/x1997482247/Pie-Run-a-fun-run-for-people-and-pets
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Just Dance and Reading in the Schools
Eye Witness News
October, 9, 2013

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Interviewed for the documentary film:
The NES Club
September 29, 2013
http://www.nesclubmovie.com/

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IMDb.com
Carrie Swidecki
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4860435/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1


Bakersfield Woman aims to break World Records while promoting fitness

http://www.turnto23.com/news/local-news/bakersfield-woman-aims-to-break-world-record-while-promoting-fitness-061513?fb_action_ids=10201660378659531&fb_action_types=og.recommends&fb_source=aggregation&fb_aggregation_id=288381481237582

Promoting Fitness Through Video Games


Unusual Athlete shoots for an Unusual Athletic Record

http://www.diananyad.com/blog/carrie-swidecki

Hoka One One Australia
From Obesity to World Record Holder

http://hokaoneoneaustralia.com/2013/08/12/from-obesity-to-world-recordholder/

KBAK/KBFX EyeWitness News
June 12, 2013

http://www.bakersfieldnow.com/news/entertainment/211225481.html


California Teacher Drops 75 Pounds en route to setting Dance Video Game Records 

http://www.patrickscottpatterson.com/WomenCarrie

Exergaming Teacher

http://games.msn.co.nz/news/exergaming-woman-lost-35-kilos-setting-dance-games-world-records

Wikipedia
Carrie Swidecki

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrie_Swidecki

CSUB 12 Hour Dance Marathon to benefit the Children Miracle Network using Just Dance

http://www.examiner.com/article/world-record-holder-participates-local-dance-marathon?cid=rss
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Presidential Fitness Program
using Just Dance 4

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2013 Nuun Ambassdor for Exergaming

http://nuun.com/ambassador-program/carrie-swidecki
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Gamers Education Day 2013

California State Univerisity, Bakersfield
March 1, 2013

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President's Challenge:
Fitness is Fun Newsletter
December 2012

https://www.presidentschallenge.org/newsletter/dec-2012.html#Carrie
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2013 Guinness Book of World Records Gamer's Edition

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Guinness Has Made it Official!

I Set 2 World Records at the same time by dancing
 24 hours 2 minutes 44 seconds on Dance Central 2 on June 16-17, 2012!

Longest Marathon on a Motion-Sensing Dance Game

http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/1/longest-videogame-marathon-on-a-motion-sensing-dance-game

Longest Marathon on a Dance/Rhythm Game

http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/6000/longest-video-games-marathon-on-a-dance-rhythm-game

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For up to date information follow me at:

twitter @CarrieSwidecki
Facebook/CarrieSwidecki

Current World Records Held

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Longest Marathon on a Dance/Rhythm Game using Just Dance 4

49 hours 3 minutes 22 seconds
Otto's Video Games and More
Bakersfield, CA
June 15 - 17, 2013
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Longest Marathon on a Motion-Sensing Dance Game using Just Dance 4

49 hours 3 minutes 22 seconds
Otto's Video Games and More
Bakersfield, CA
June 15 - 17, 2013


Past World Records Held

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Longest Marathon on a Dance/Rhythm Game using Dance Central 2

24 hours 2 minutes 44 seconds
Otto's Video Games and More
Bakersfield, CA
June 16 - 17, 2012

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Longest Marathon on a Motion-Sensing Dance Game using Dance Central 2

24 hours 2 minutes 44 seconds
Otto's Video Games and More
Bakersfield, CA
June 16 - 17, 2012

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Longest Marathon on a Dance/Rhythm Game using
Dance Dance Revolution Supernova 2

16 hours 9 minutes
US Obesity Prevention Summit
Charleston, WV
July 27 -28, 2011



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