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99-Year-Old 'Gangster Granny' Crowd Surfs Into Record Books
Community HeroesMay 21

99-Year-Old 'Gangster Granny' Crowd Surfs Into Record Books

Pauline Kana celebrated her 99th year on Earth by floating above 20,000 cheering concertgoers, becoming the oldest crowd surfer in Guinness World Records history. The TikTok star with 25 million followers proved age is just a number at a Texas country concert.

Google News - World Record2 min read
99-Year-Old Breaks World Record Crowd Surfing at Concert
Community HeroesMay 20

99-Year-Old Breaks World Record Crowd Surfing at Concert

A Texas grandmother just became the oldest person ever to crowd surf, riding above 20,000 cheering fans at age 99. Pauline Kana, known online as "Gangster Granny," turned a country concert into a record-breaking moment of pure joy.

Google News - World Record2 min read
99-Year-Old Breaks Record Crowd Surfing at Rock Concert
Community HeroesMay 19

99-Year-Old Breaks Record Crowd Surfing at Rock Concert

A 99-year-old woman just became the oldest person ever to crowd surf, riding the waves at a Brantley Gilbert concert with over 20,000 fans. She checked off a bucket list item and proved age is just a number.

Google News - World Record2 min read
350+ Record Holder David Rush Challenges Kids to Break Records
VideosMay 22

350+ Record Holder David Rush Challenges Kids to Break Records

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.

Google News - World Record2 min read
682 Dinosaurs Break World Record at Calgary University
Global NewsApr 12

682 Dinosaurs Break World Record at Calgary University

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.

Google News - World Record2 min read
New Zealand Motorcycle Festival Draws Record Crowds
SportsFeb 13

New Zealand Motorcycle Festival Draws Record Crowds

The Burt Munro Challenge just wrapped its biggest year yet, with record crowds flooding Invercargill's streets for five days of motorcycle racing. Next year's 20th anniversary event will coincide with the Southland Motorcycle Club's 100th birthday, making 2027 extra special.

Google News - New Zealand Success2 min read
England Women's Rugby Defends Title Before Record Crowd
SportsApr 9

England Women's Rugby Defends Title Before Record Crowd

England's women's rugby team returns to Twickenham Stadium this Saturday to defend their Six Nations title in front of 75,000 fans, setting a new tournament attendance record. The Red Roses are riding a historic 33-game winning streak since their World Cup victory last year.

Google: world cup victory2 min read
Mondo Duplantis Breaks Own World Record at 6.31m in Sweden
SportsMar 13

Mondo Duplantis Breaks Own World Record at 6.31m in Sweden

Swedish pole vault superstar Mondo Duplantis soared to a new world record of 6.31 meters at his home competition in Uppsala, marking the 15th world record of his remarkable career. The Olympic champion cleared every height on his first attempt, thrilling the hometown crowd with another centimeter added to his own previous record.

Google News - World Record2 min read
Scotland Women's Rugby Draws Record 28,000 Fans
SportsApr 18

Scotland Women's Rugby Draws Record 28,000 Fans

Scotland's women's rugby team will play in front of 28,000 fans this Saturday at Murrayfield, shattering their previous record of 7,774 by more than 20,000. The historic crowd marks a turning point for women's sport in Scotland.

BBC Sport2 min read
77,120 Fans Break Women's Rugby Record in England
Global NewsApr 11

77,120 Fans Break Women's Rugby Record in England

A record-shattering crowd of 77,120 fans packed Allianz Stadium to watch England's women's rugby team defend their title, marking the largest Women's Six Nations attendance in history. The turnout crushes the previous record by nearly 20,000 spectators.

BBC Sport2 min read
French Runner Misses 5km World Record by Just 2 Seconds
SportsApr 5

French Runner Misses 5km World Record by Just 2 Seconds

Jimmy Gressier came heartbreakingly close to breaking the world 5km record in front of his home crowd in Lille, falling just two seconds short while still smashing the European record. The French world champion's electric performance shows how close humanity is pushing the boundaries of what's possible in distance running.

Google News - World Record2 min read
Mondo Duplantis Breaks Own Pole Vault Record for 15th Time
SportsMar 13

Mondo Duplantis Breaks Own Pole Vault Record for 15th Time

Swedish pole vaulter Armand "Mondo" Duplantis soared past his own world record Thursday, clearing 6.31 meters at a competition named in his honor. It was the first time the two-time Olympic champion broke a world record in front of his home crowd in Uppsala, Sweden. #

Indian Express2 min read
Nigerian Chef Hilda Baci Now Holds 3 Guinness Records
SportsJan 21

Nigerian Chef Hilda Baci Now Holds 3 Guinness Records

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.

Punch Nigeria2 min read
Idaho Dad Breaks 200th World Record with Family Game Night
VideosAug 3

Idaho Dad Breaks 200th World Record with Family Game Night

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.

Google News - World Record2 min read
2-Year-Old Sets Two World Records at Snooker Table
SportsJan 28

2-Year-Old Sets Two World Records at Snooker Table

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.

Google News - World Record2 min read
Vinyl Stores Gear Up for Record Store Day 2026
Acts of KindnessApr 14

Vinyl Stores Gear Up for Record Store Day 2026

Independent record shops across Europe are preparing for their biggest celebration of the year as Record Store Day returns April 18. Despite challenges, store owners say the passion for physical music keeps them going.

Euronews3 min read
Benny Hance Smashes Two World Records in Three Days
Community HeroesApr 9

Benny Hance Smashes Two World Records in Three Days

Australian Paralympic champion Benny Hance just set two world records at the Australian Open Championships, proving that dedication and joy can fuel extraordinary achievement. The 25-year-old swimmer opened and closed the meet with record-breaking performances that left crowds cheering.

Google News - World Record2 min read
682 Dinosaurs Set World Record at University of Calgary
SportsApr 13

682 Dinosaurs Set World Record at University of Calgary

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.

Google News - World Record2 min read
Kate Douglass Breaks Women's 50m Freestyle World Record
SportsJun 20

Kate Douglass Breaks Women's 50m Freestyle World Record

Olympic champion Kate Douglass just became the fastest woman to ever swim 50 meters freestyle, shocking even herself with a world record time of 23.59 seconds. The 24-year-old from New York broke a three-year-old record in front of a roaring home crowd in Indianapolis.

Google News - World Record2 min read
Sydney Kings One Win From Title After Record NBL Crowd
SportsMar 29

Sydney Kings One Win From Title After Record NBL Crowd

The Sydney Kings thrilled a record-breaking 18,373 fans with a championship performance that puts them one victory away from NBL glory. Kendric Davis made history while leading his team to a crucial 106-93 win over Adelaide.

ABC Australia2 min read

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