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Japan's Hayato Katsuki made history by winning the first-ever marathon race walk at the World Athletics Championships in Brazil, completing the grueling 42-kilometer distance in just over three hours. His victory marks a milestone for both the athlete and this newly introduced endurance event.
South African marathon legend Bruce Fordyce will miss the Two Oceans Marathon for the first time in over 40 years. His decades-long commitment to the beloved race celebrates the power of consistency and passion in sport.
David Olvera swam 53 miles from Cozumel to Cancún in under 17 hours, setting Mexico's longest solo open-water swimming record. The 31-year-old conquered strong currents and darkness on his third attempt at the grueling Caribbean crossing.
A 28-year-old Chinese runner just completed an almost unthinkable feat: running 100 kilometers every single day for 100 days without rest. His journey from pandemic business owner to world record holder inspired thousands to join him along the way.
A British ultra-distance cyclist just pedaled farther in one week than the entire Tour de France, surviving on four hours of sleep and 14,000 calories a day. Alex McCormack's jaw-dropping achievement shows what the human body can accomplish when determination meets preparation.
A 28-year-old British cyclist just rode the equivalent of London to Istanbul in a single week, setting a new world record despite brutal weather that nearly ended his attempt. Alex McCormack averaged 18.5 hours in the saddle each day, pushing human endurance to its absolute limit.
A teenage boy with autism just rode his bicycle hundreds of miles across Nigeria to champion inclusion. His arrival in Lagos marks a powerful milestone for disability awareness ahead of World Autism Awareness Day.
Susie Chan went from her first exhausting park run to becoming Britain's top female ultra-endurance runner. Her journey through debt, cancer, and personal crisis proves it's never too late to discover your strength.
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.
A Staten Island father is leading 15 runners through 80 miles of Arizona desert to fund a cure for the disease affecting his 16-year-old son. JAR of Hope has taken teams around the world to raise money for Duchenne muscular dystrophy research.
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.
Four-time Formula One champion Max Verstappen traded his frustrating F1 season for a spectacular victory at Germany's legendary Nürburgring, dominating a four-hour endurance race with co-drivers. The Dutch racing superstar grabbed pole position by nearly two seconds and led his team to victory by a full minute.
A Turkish scuba instructor just spent more than 36 hours underwater in near-freezing temperatures, shattering the previous world record by six hours. Mazlum Kibar's incredible feat of endurance brings new pride to his country's diving community.
Akshay Sharma woke at 4 AM for three years while working full-time in IT, transforming from a sedentary professional into an Ironman finisher. His journey started with one humbling trek that made him realize his body was capable of far more.
Polish endurance athlete Wojciech Sobierajski will attempt to run 42 kilometers barefoot on ice in Norway on March 28, despite serious frostbite risks. Known as "The Record Breaker," he believes mental strength matters more than physical ability in achieving the impossible.
Four-time Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen is checking off a major bucket list item by racing in Germany's legendary Nurburgring 24-hour endurance race this May. The 28-year-old will drive a Mercedes AMG GT car on one of motorsport's most challenging tracks between his Miami and Canadian Grand Prix races.
Four-time Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen is checking off a major bucket list item by competing in the legendary Nurburgring 24-Hours endurance race this May. The Red Bull driver will tackle one of racing's most challenging tracks in Germany, proving even champions still chase their childhood dreams.
A Polish mountaineer just set a Guinness World Record by climbing two of the world's tallest peaks in less than two days, without oxygen or support. His achievement redefines what's possible in high-altitude mountaineering.
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.
Two Philadelphia educators just taught 5,000 years of African and African American history in one incredible 31-hour lesson, and they're waiting for Guinness to confirm their world record. Dr. Anita Lewis and Gwendolyn W. Ebron turned endurance into education at a powerful community event.
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