Posted: Monday, January 30, 2012 5:30 pm | Updated: 6:46 pm, Mon Jan 30, 2012.

MOUNT LAUREL — A Guinness World Record holder chased skateboarding immortality for a second time Monday afternoon.

And it appears he succeeded.

On a quiet, residential street, Eric Carlin, 19, performed 44 ollies in a minute. He bested the record of 42 set by professional skateboarder and MTV personality Rob Dyrdek.

The accomplishment was the Burlington County College student's second dalliance with Guinness. In July, he performed 247 straight ollies without his feet touching the ground. The feat broke the record of 215 set in 2007 by Dyrdek.

"I like to set a lot of goals. I think that's the best way to accomplish stuff," Carlin said.

Although he is not targeting the skating pro's records, Carlin acknowledged being inspired by Internet videos showing Dyrdek in action.

"He's a good skater," the new record holder said.

An ollie is a trick in which the rider and board take to the air without the use of the skater's hands. Although it seems simplistic, it is a test of strength and endurance.

The Lenape High School graduate said he once did 54 ollies in a minute, but only has a friend's word to back his claim.

Guinness spokeswoman Sara Wilcox confirmed Carlin's title for the most consecutive ollies. She said the corporation also has received a claim from Carlin for the most ollies in a minute.

"We're waiting for him to send in the documentation to review it," Wilcox said.

As they did Monday, friends videotaped Carlin's performance in July for submission to Guinness. He later received confirmation from the company as well as a certificate recognizing his title.

Carlin said he plans to immediately send his latest video to Guinness, along with other required paperwork.

Monday's record-breaking feat also was witnessed by Carlin's Mount Laurel friends.

Dylan Barlow, 16, videotaped the performance, while Joe Barone, 13, snapped photographs. David Clayton, 20, acted as timekeeper and offered words of encouragement during several failed attempts that immediately preceded Carlin's record-breaking run.

Barlow and Clayton also assisted with documenting Carlin's first world record.

Initially using a nearby cul-de-sac, Carlin realized that water in the road and the grade were obstacles to success. Changing course, he started skating downhill on Hunter Lane. Two attempts later, the computer science major seemingly earned his second Guinness World Record title.

Kristen Coppock: 609-871-8073; email: kcoppock@phillyBurbs.com; Twitter: @kcoppockbct

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