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Catherine Debrunner dominated her home competition in Switzerland, winning five of six wheelchair races and setting a world record in front of her fans. The three-day event in Nottwil saw multiple Paralympic champions shatter records across dozens of events.
A Purdue Fort Wayne freshman just shattered his school's 600-meter record on his very first attempt. Aaron Hoffer's debut race shows what happens when raw talent meets the right moment.
Thousands will race through Cleveland in sport kilts on March 14, attempting to break their own world record while raising money for neighbors in need. The 47th annual St. Malachi Church Run has been a St. Patrick's Day tradition for nearly 50 years.
Mamudo Baldé just became Europe's fastest wheelchair racer, clocking 13.61 seconds in the 100m T54 and missing the world record by just seven hundredths of a second. His performance in Switzerland proves that the 2028 Paralympic Games are going to be absolutely electric.
Sabastian Sawe just became the first person to run a marathon under two hours in an official race, shattering the world record by over a minute. The Kenyan athlete's historic achievement in London shows that barriers once thought impossible can fall with dedication and belief.
A five-year-old mare just made harness racing history, winning Sweden's most prestigious race in record-breaking time. Even better? She did it after losing her qualifying heat and racing without horseshoes.
North Adams High School senior Beau Hesler shattered Ohio's state record in the 400-meter dash with a blazing 16.52-second finish. The small-town athlete is headed to state finals in five events, bringing a trail of broken records and inspired teammates with him.
Just two weeks after shattering the world record, 23-year-old Sander Eitrem destroyed the Olympic 5000m speed skating record by three seconds to win gold at his first Games. The victory sparked a historic medal sweep with three debut Olympians on the podium.
New Zealand trainer Chris Waller just became only the third person in Australian racing history to train 200 Group 1 winners, and he did it in half the time of racing legends before him. The humble horseman from Foxton broke down in tears as he joined his childhood heroes in the record books.
Jamaica's Kishane Thompson just ran the fastest 150 meters ever recorded on a circular track, beating a mark that stood since 1994. The Paris Olympic silver medalist clocked 14.92 seconds at Florida's Miramar Invitational, shaving precious hundredths off a record many thought untouchable.
An Arlington runner just proved that age is just a number by breaking the world record for completing ultramarathons on all seven continents in seven days. Michael Wardian's incredible journey took him from Antarctica to Miami, smashing the previous record by nearly five hours.
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.
After a November bike crash left her with a shoulder injury and concussion, 49-year-old Elina Ussher is back to compete in her record-breaking 21st Coast to Coast race this weekend. The Nelson athlete has raced New Zealand's toughest multisport event more times than any other woman in history.
Swiss wheelchair racer Catherine Debrunner just shattered her own world record in the 200 meters, cutting more than a full second off her previous time. She now holds world records in all nine women's T53 wheelchair racing events.
Ashley Nicole Silvor shattered a meet record at the Philippines' national youth games in her very first competition. The elementary sprinter from Negros Island Region ran 400 meters in 1:00.09 minutes, beating the previous record by just three hundredths of a second.
John Korir shattered the Boston Marathon course record by over a minute, posting the fifth-fastest marathon time in history. Three runners beat the previous record in what organizers called the strongest field in the race's 130-year history.
Star jockey James McDonald broke the Australasian record with 130 Group One wins after receiving inspirational advice from former All Blacks coach Sir Steve Hansen. The achievement came during a remarkable day where McDonald won three races at Rosehill, cementing his legacy in horse racing.
A Tulane runner just broke his school, conference, and facility records in one incredible performance. Silas Kiptanui's stunning 3,000-meter steeplechase run earned him a trip to the national championship.
Italian rider Marco Bezzecchi just made motorcycle racing history by winning his fifth consecutive MotoGP race at the U.S. Grand Prix in Austin. The 27-year-old Aprilia rider also shattered a nine-year record for consecutive laps led while reclaiming the season points lead.
Paralympic legend Tatyana McFadden just shattered her own 400-meter wheelchair racing world record in Switzerland, proving that greatness has no age limit. The 37-year-old also claimed victories in two other races the same day.
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