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John Korir broke the 14-year-old Boston Marathon course record by over a minute, posting the fifth-fastest marathon time ever recorded. The Kenyan champion defended his title in just 2 hours, 1 minute, and 52 seconds as three runners beat the previous record in the strongest field in race history.
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.
British runner Josh Kerr is chasing the mile world record this weekend in London, but unlike past attempts by Nike-backed athletes, this one will actually count. For the first time, a major brand-built record attempt is playing by all the official rules.
Two Indian sprinters made history within hours at the Federation Cup, breaking national records that experts once thought impossible. For the first time, India's track athletes are pushing each other to world-class speeds.
British Olympic medalist Josh Kerr will attempt to break the mile world record that's stood for 26 years, aiming for an incredible 3:42 at London's Diamond League in July 2026. He's calling it Project 222, and the entire running world will be watching.
Two Chinese climbing teams rewrote history in Poland, breaking world records and becoming the first Speed Relay champions. Their victories showcase the thrilling evolution of competitive climbing as it captivates global audiences.
In a dazzling display of attacking rugby, Northampton Saints scored 14 tries to defeat Bristol Bears 94-33, setting a new record for the highest-scoring match in English top-flight rugby history. The spectacular performance saw winger George Hendy cross the line four times in a night that will be remembered for decades.
Cristopher Sánchez just threw 44 scoreless innings, shattering a Phillies record that stood since 1911 and helping turn around his struggling team's season. His perfect May ranks among the greatest pitching months in baseball history.
New Zealand's women's cricket team just pulled off the greatest comeback in ODI history, chasing down 347 runs to break India's world record. Captain Amelia Kerr's stunning 179 not out sealed victory with just two balls remaining.
A team of age-group swimmers broke five world records in just two and a half hours, proving age is just a number. Three athletes competed in all five record-breaking relays while one swimmer added three individual world records to the historic day.
Archaeologists in Chile discovered a ceremonial silver coin placed in 1584 by Spanish colonists, found in the exact spot where 440-year-old writings said it would be. The discovery confirms historical accounts and opens new doors to understanding a tragic settlement lost to time.
Heavy rains helped Turkey generate a record 70.5% of its electricity from renewable sources in April, marking the highest clean energy share ever recorded. The country is proving that weather patterns and smart infrastructure can work together to slash fossil fuel dependence.
Rory McIlroy is making history at the 2026 Masters with the largest lead ever recorded after 36 holes. The defending champion sits at 12-under par, positioning himself to become the first golfer in over two decades to win back-to-back green jackets.
Canada just scored their first-ever FIFA World Cup victory with a stunning 6-0 win over Qatar, featuring Jonathan David's record-breaking hat trick. The team shattered multiple records, including the largest margin of victory by any nation from their region in World Cup history.
The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics delivered breakthrough moments that rewrote record books and created new champions. From a Norwegian skier's historic sweep to athletes returning from injury and retirement, these victories showed what determination looks like on the world's biggest stage.
Italian swimmer Sara Curtis shattered the 50-meter backstroke world record and became the first Black athlete to hold an individual long-course swimming world record. Her blazing 26.63-second swim in Paris marks a historic breakthrough in a sport working to become more diverse.
DePaul track athlete Alex Bernstein launched a program-record hammer throw of 70.62 meters in Tampa, capping a historic day where Blue Demons shattered two school records across three simultaneous meets. The men's 4x400m relay team also made history while competing in Florida.
A 21-year-old runner just broke one of track and field's longest-standing records, proving that persistence and teamwork can achieve the impossible. Josh Hoey's historic run in Boston shows a new generation is rewriting the record books.
Tulsa shattered the world record for largest classic car parade Saturday with 3,596 vehicles cruising down historic Route 66, beating the previous record by over 1,100 cars. The celebration drew 100,000 spectators and car enthusiasts from 42 states and two countries.
Celebrity chef Hilda Baci woke up to discover her massive jollof rice cookout broke two world records instead of one. Five months after breaking the record for largest Nigerian jollof rice serving, she learned she'd also set the overall rice record.
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