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Serial world record breaker David Rush, who holds over 350 Guinness World Records titles, appeared on Tinkercast's game show to inspire kids to chase their own record-breaking dreams. He started his journey to get children excited about STEM subjects, proving that determination and practice make big goals achievable.
A 5-year-old convinced his parents to break a decade-old world record, and together they sent a slinky down 53 stairs. The Luchsinger family nearly doubled the previous record that had stood untouched since 2014.
A determined second-grader from Monroeville put on 50 sweaters to break a Guinness World Record, then did it all over again when officials needed more footage. Skyler Rozell-Whitaker is already planning his next record-breaking attempt.
Milwaukee's Jacob Misiorowski just threw the fastest pitch ever recorded by a starting pitcher at 103.7 mph, breaking his own month-old record. The 26-year-old ace is dominating the league with a 1.50 ERA while rewriting the record books one blazing fastball at a time.
A Kelowna runner told her athletic career was over after breaking her neck is now training to break a world record running 50 kilometers barefoot. Savannah Wild plans to beat the current record by 2.5 hours this May.
Swedish pole vaulter Armand Duplantis just claimed his fourth World Indoor Championship gold with a record-breaking 6.25-meter clearance. The 25-year-old athlete continues to redefine what's possible in one of track and field's most thrilling events.
The world's top-ranked amateur golfer just made University of Oregon history. Kiara Romero claimed her fifth career tournament victory, breaking a 15-year school record that proves she's building a legacy beyond her college years.
Boston University's Kasey Ricard made history by breaking her school's all-time strikeout record while leading the Terriers to a 3-1 semifinal victory. The senior now stands just 16 strikeouts away from becoming the Patriot League's all-time leader.
A Bristol balloon pilot is just four countries away from breaking the world record for launching balloons in the most countries. Allie Dunnington wants to beat her late husband's record of 127 countries by flying with the Pope in Vatican City.
Senior Freddy Collins shattered Boston University's 3000m record, just two weeks after breaking the 5000m mark. Teammate Thomas Cowan also set a school record and tied New Zealand's national indoor time in the 800m.
A Northwestern senior who had never run a marathon completed six Ironman triathlons on six continents in less than a year, becoming the youngest person ever to achieve the feat. Taeyoung Lee went from joining his college triathlon club to breaking a Guinness World Record in just 18 months.
Swedish pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis just broke his own world record for the 15th time, clearing 6.31 meters at his hometown event. The Olympic champion has now raised the bar one centimeter at a time since first breaking the record in 2020.
Over 4,000 volunteers will gather across Milwaukee on April 25 to clean local rivers and attempt to break the world record for the largest single-day river cleanup. The annual tradition has quietly surpassed the current record for years without official recognition.
A high school athlete just won his fourth state championship of the year while setting a new school record. His team brought home multiple medals and record-breaking performances at New Jersey's state finals.
Two legendary Nepali climbers just rewrote the record books on Mount Everest. Kami Rita Sherpa reached the summit for his 32nd time while Lhakpa Sherpa completed her 11th ascent, both breaking their own world records on the same day.
A Pennsylvania boy squeezed into 50 sweaters at once to shatter a world record, then gave them all to families in need. His record-breaking moment at the library turned into a gift that will keep hundreds warm.
Isabella Spagnoli just shattered a longstanding Hofstra University track record, clocking the fastest 3000-meter time in program history. Her breakthrough performance proves that dedication and perseverance can rewrite the record books.
A lifelong Lara Croft fan just claimed a world record with 291 Tomb Raider games in her collection. What started as childhood nostalgia turned into a record-breaking passion that helps her cope with a chronic illness.
Riley Tate shattered Purdue Fort Wayne's 1000-meter record during her senior day celebration, capping her college career with a performance that will inspire future Mastodons. Her record-breaking run kicked off a day where teammates set 12 personal bests at their home track.
Horror fans flooded Boston streets dressed as Michael Myers, setting a new Guinness World Record while celebrating an upcoming video game. The record-breaking gathering brought together 254 people in the killer's iconic blue coveralls and creepy masks.
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