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A teacher from Stockport just shattered the world record for fastest marathon in a sari, and her bold run is inspiring South Asian women across the UK to lace up their running shoes. Madhusmita Jena didn't just beat the old record—she obliterated it.
Giuseppe Damato didn't start running until age 73 after a cycling accident, but now at 90, he's shattering world records. Last week in Italy, he broke both the marathon and half-marathon records for his age group, taking nearly 90 minutes off one mark and 50 minutes off the other.
A British teacher is attempting to set a world record by running the Manchester Marathon in a saree, hoping to prove women can exercise in any clothing they choose. Madhusmita Jena aims to finish in under three hours and 50 minutes while inspiring women worldwide to prioritize their wellbeing.
New Zealand teen Sam Ruthe just broke the under-18 indoor mile world record, and his family tree reads like a track and field hall of fame. With Olympic medalists for grandparents and national champions as parents, he's proving that sometimes extraordinary talent really does run in the family.
Days before his 11th birthday, Queensland runner Rylan Wooster shattered two Australian records and set a state best at the Little Athletics championships. The Sunshine Coast student is balancing his meteoric rise in middle-distance running with dreams of playing professional AFL.
A 15-year-old Indian cricket prodigy just shattered Chris Gayle's IPL record for most sixes in a season, hitting 12 home runs in a single knockout match. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi came within three runs of breaking another legendary record in the same explosive performance.
Juan López García just demolished an 80+ age group world record by nearly 49 minutes, and scientists discovered his body works like someone decades younger. The best part? He didn't start competitive running until age 70.
Just five months after giving birth, Finnish ultrarunner Satu Lipiäinen broke the women's 6-hour world record by running 53.258 miles without stopping. She proved that becoming a mother doesn't mean the end of athletic dreams.
India just made cricket history with the highest score ever in a T20 World Cup final, crushing their own previous record by 79 runs. The defending champions lit up the scoreboard with 255 runs against New Zealand, proving why they're a force to be reckoned with.
An 18-year-old cricketer just made history by hitting the highest score ever by an England player at the Under-19s World Cup. Ben Mayes's stunning 191-run performance fell just one run short of the all-time tournament record.
After three near misses, British runner Clare Elms broke a world record that had stood since 2019, finishing her 3000m race in sweltering 86-degree heat. The 62-year-old's persistence paid off when she crossed the finish line just 0.18 seconds faster than the previous record holder.
A group of friends who broke a world record running a half marathon in a four-person caterpillar costume are adding a fifth teammate to chase another record at the Indianapolis 500 Festival Mini-Marathon. This time, everyone gets a plaque.
A special education teacher will run the Manchester Marathon in a traditional saree, attempting to break a world record while showing women they can exercise in whatever makes them comfortable. Madhusmita Jena needs to finish in under 3 hours and 50 minutes to claim the title.
Arlington runner Mike Wardian just became the first person to win the World Marathon Challenge three times, extending each race to 50 kilometers and smashing the previous record by nearly five hours. He completed seven back-to-back ultramarathons across all seven continents in just seven days.
Madhusmita is attempting to set a world record at the Manchester Marathon by running 26.2 miles in a traditional sari. She hopes to finish in under 3 hours and 50 minutes to inspire women everywhere to prioritize fitness.
Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo reclaimed the half marathon world record with a stunning 57:20 run in Lisbon, months after his previous record was disqualified on a technicality. Running without pacemakers, the three-time world cross-country champion proved his speed was genuine and set a new mark for the sport.
A college baseball team just rewrote the record books in the most unexpected way, scoring 20 runs before the second out of the game. The historic first inning showcased both an offensive explosion and remarkable patience at the plate.
Two rodeo cowboys just broke the "impossible" barrier with the first sub-three-second team roping run in history. Their lightning-fast 2.9 seconds at Rodeo Austin obliterated a record that stood for 16 years.
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.
Two Belgian runners just shattered Guinness World Records for the fastest half marathon run in fruit costumes, all while raising awareness for fair trade. Over 40 banana-clad runners joined them to make a difference for farmers worldwide.
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