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Cyclist Tara Neyland shattered the world record twice in one day, while Australia's women's team pursuit squad came from behind to claim gold at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The victories capped a historic night of cycling that saw Australian athletes dominate the velodrome.
A father and son cycled through 31 countries over 400 days, breaking three world records and raising over £50,000 for children in need. Their journey proves that adventure and purpose can strengthen bonds across generations.
An ordinary dad and his 23-year-old son just pedaled 30,000 kilometers across 30 countries, proving that epic adventures aren't just for professional athletes. Their 400-day journey raised money for charity and shattered three world records along the way.
Emma Finucane just became only the third woman ever to break the 10-second barrier in track cycling's flying 200m. The 23-year-old Olympic medalist smashed the world record in Turkey, proving that declaring your boldest goals out loud can help make them real.
Kacper Majchrzak didn't expect to swim that fast in a 3-metre deep pool. But the Polish athlete shattered a world record at The World Games in Chengdu, bringing home gold and silver medals for his country.
A father and son from England spent 400 days cycling around the world, breaking three world records and proving that adventure knows no age limits. Their journey took them through four continents and ended with 70 cyclists welcoming them home.
After smashing the women's around-the-world cycling record by two weeks, Alaskan ultra-cyclist Lael Wilcox is returning to break the overall human record of 78 days. She'll pedal 18,000 miles across seven continents starting June 7, proving women can compete with men in the most extreme endurance challenges.
Houstonians will line up over 1,000 soccer balls in Hermann Park this April, breaking a world record while celebrating the city's upcoming World Cup matches. The soccer balls will then go to local youth programs across the city.
Over 600 people dressed as dinosaurs roared into the Guinness World Records at the University of Calgary's 60th birthday celebration. The joyful gathering crushed the previous record of 468 and reminded everyone that sometimes the world just needs a little more silliness.
After breaking the world's largest pizza party record with 4,525 people last year, New Haven is suiting up for another slice of glory. The city is hosting a pizza costume party on September 25 that aims to set a brand new Guinness World Record.
An Indian artist just entered the Guinness World Records by creating the world's largest LEGO mosaic using 738,000 bricks over 2,100 hours. Ritam Bhatnagar's record-breaking artwork opened alongside Mumbai's first official LEGO Store, celebrating creativity and community collaboration.
More than 1,000 soccer balls lined up in Hermann Park just set a Guinness World Record and they're all going to Houston's underserved youth. The city is gearing up for the FIFA World Cup with programs that ensure local kids benefit long after the matches end.
Canadian sprinters shattered a world record and qualified four relay teams for the 2027 World Championships in a stunning performance at the World Athletics Relays in Botswana. The breakthrough moment shows Canada's track dominance is only getting stronger.
Manchester toddler Jude Owens just became the youngest person ever to complete two trick shots in snooker, setting both records before his third birthday. His natural talent emerged at home, and now he's one of the youngest double record holders in Guinness World Records history.
Ultra-endurance cyclist Lael Wilcox is attempting to shatter the overall around-the-world cycling record, taking on a challenge no woman has tried. She'll ride 240 miles daily for 77 days starting June 7.
A father turned a childhood board game into history, smashing a Hungry Hungry Hippos speed record with his family while becoming only the third person ever to hold 200 world records at once. The Rush family cleared the game in 3.75 seconds, beating the previous record by over a second.
Just months after becoming the fastest woman to cycle around the world, ultracyclist Lael Wilcox is going for the absolute speed record. She'll attempt to circle the globe in just 78 days, cutting a full month off her previous time.
Ultra-endurance cyclist Lael Wilcox is buzzing off her hair before attempting to break the around-the-world cycling record, calculating it will save her 13 precious hours. The 39-year-old Alaskan is rethinking everything about efficiency as she prepares to ride 240 miles per day for 78 days starting June 7.
Cycling champion Mathieu van der Poel overcame two flat tires and a crash to match the all-time World Cup victory record. The next day, he broke it with win number 51 in dominant fashion.
The University of Calgary shattered a Guinness World Record when 682 people dressed as dinosaurs gathered to celebrate the school's 60th anniversary. The crowd stomped past the previous record of 468, bringing together students, staff, alumni, and community members for a day of pure joy.
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