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A Charlotte brewery founder is turning grief into giving with a 24-hour rowing marathon that sends 100% of proceeds to local cancer survivors. Teams will gather March 7 to honor a beloved nurse who dedicated her life to helping others.
Seventy-five runners just completed the world's highest frozen lake half marathon on a Himalayan lake at nearly 14,000 feet, setting a Guinness World Record. The event brought winter tourism and jobs to remote border villages while raising awareness about climate change.
A Lagos DJ is preparing to spin for 288 consecutive hours to break the Guinness World Record for longest club DJ set. The free public event starts March 3rd at Bay Lounge in Lekki.
After two years unable to run due to severe injuries, 61-year-old Mohammed El Yamani just broke the world record for his age group with a stunning 2:28:28 marathon. His comeback proves it's never too late to chase your dreams.
A dedicated marathoner ran three full races during her pregnancy, one in each trimester, proving that staying active can be safe and empowering for expecting mothers. With medical support and a flexible training approach, she crossed finish lines at 3, 17, and 33 weeks pregnant.
Ashley Paulson ran 100 miles in just over 12 hours, shattering the world record by 17 minutes while sporting her signature pink ponytail. The Nevada ultramarathon champion proves that dreams don't have age limits.
A 27-year-old marathoner preparing for Paris ditched her fitness tracker and discovered she runs faster, happier, and more intuitively without constant data. Her watch-free training proves technology can't always outsmart our own bodies.
Richard Whitehead, who made history completing 100 marathons as a double amputee in 2025, is returning to Malta's iconic race. The two-time Paralympic gold medalist represents how far inclusive sport has come.
A Finnish marathon runner shattered her own national record three times in five months, breaking through barriers that eluded her for nearly a decade. Alisa Vainio's remarkable streak proves that breakthrough moments can happen at any stage of an athletic career.
A veterinarian from South Africa smashed the world record for fastest half-marathon in a mammal costume, shaving 90 seconds off the previous time while dressed as a rhino. His inspiring run raised funds to protect endangered rhinos from poaching in his homeland.
A Nigerian DJ is preparing to spin for 12 straight days to claim a Guinness World Record and inspire women in music. Princess Ntuk Williams, known as DJ PrettyPlay, kicks off her historic attempt March 3 in Lagos.
Japan's Toshikazu Yamanishi gave himself the ultimate birthday gift by shattering the half-marathon race walk world record by nearly a minute. The two-time world champion's achievement marks a milestone in track and field's newest event.
Mo Li Ka-yin, paralyzed after a 500kg LED screen fell on him during a 2022 concert, is regaining mobility in his right arm and new sensations through cutting-edge rehabilitation. His father calls the progress "small but precious" miracles on a marathon journey to recovery.
Five adventurers just ran a full marathon starting from 6,893 meters up a volcano with less than half the oxygen available at sea level. They've claimed the world record for the highest marathon ever run, shattering the previous mark by over 1,500 meters.
After nearly five decades, San Francisco teachers walked picket lines and won big. A marathon 13-hour negotiation ended with raises, full family healthcare, and a promise that educators matter.
Michael Wardian, 51, just shattered the world record for running seven ultramarathons across seven continents in seven days, winning every single race. He battled 30-mph Antarctic winds, 107-degree Australian heat, and 50 hours of flights to finish over four hours faster than anyone in history.
China's robotics industry exploded in 2025, shipping 18,000 humanoid robots worldwide—a 508% jump from the previous year. Inside a Beijing innovation park, robots are now threading needles, running marathons, and transforming how we think about AI's future.
North Texas athlete Bal Joshi didn't just complete the grueling World Marathon Challenge, he set a world record running seven marathons on seven continents in seven days. ---
North Texas runner Bal Joshi just set a Guinness World Record by completing seven marathons on seven continents in seven days while wearing traditional Nepali clothing. He finished the grueling challenge in just over 34 hours and 50 minutes while honoring his heritage and raising money for charity on every continent.
Calgary runner Maria Zambrano shattered her own Canadian half-marathon record by four minutes, coming within 22 seconds of the world record. The 55-year-old masters athlete continues a stunning streak of record-breaking performances that prove age is just a number.
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