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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.
Emma Hunt and Samuel Watson just made history, breaking the first-ever world record in speed climbing's newest event. Their blazing 11.22-second climb topped qualification rounds featuring 32 teams from 20 nations in Poland.
NASA's newest prototype rover can lift its wheels like legs to climb obstacles and moves six times faster than current Mars rovers. After testing in the Colorado Desert, Ernest is paving the way for rovers that can explore entire planets in record time.
Norwegian speed skater Sander Eitrem just broke the 5000m world record, finishing in 5:58.52 and beating the previous mark by over 1.5 seconds. The historic moment happened at Germany's Inzell World Cup, proving that speed skating records keep falling as athletes push human limits.
Britain is investing heavily in sport climbing after teenage sensation Toby Roberts won the country's first Olympic climbing medal in Paris. Sixteen sports will share £4 million in new funding ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
Kristen Santos-Griswold, the world's top-ranked female short track speed skater, heads to her second Olympics with a new mindset after a crash cost her a medal in 2022. The Connecticut native is ready to become the first U.S. woman speed skater to medal since 2010.
Rock climbing legend Alex Honnold scaled Taiwan's iconic 508-meter Taipei 101 skyscraper without any ropes or safety equipment, completing the daring ascent in 90 minutes. The American climber became the first person to climb the landmark building completely free solo.
American climber Alex Honnold scaled Taiwan's 1,667-foot Taipei 101 tower without safety equipment, taking 91 minutes to reach the top. The feat marked the first ropeless climb of the earthquake-resistant skyscraper and fulfilled a dream more than a decade in the making.
A new wave of mountain climbing video games is capturing millions of players by turning the thrill of scaling peaks into an accessible digital adventure. Games like Peak, which sold over 10 million copies, prove that gamers crave the white-knuckle challenge of conquering virtual mountains.
Two French alpinists just shattered the speed climbing record on Western Europe's tallest mountain, racing from Chamonix to Mont Blanc's summit and back in under five hours. Their achievement shows what human determination and athletic excellence can accomplish on one of the world's most iconic peaks.
After years battling an Achilles injury, Italy's Beatrice Colli says she's finally healthy and ready to push speed climbing into new territory. The sport's new four-lane format and sub-six second women's times could make 2026 the most exciting season yet.
American rock climber Alex Honnold successfully scaled Taiwan's tallest building using only his bare hands. The death-defying climb of Taipei 101 was broadcast live to viewers around the world.
A new study of 480,000 people found that the simple act of climbing stairs daily slashed the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease by nearly 40%. Best part? No gym membership needed.
The Netherlands is sending 18 speed skaters to Milan's Winter Olympics, led by world record holder Femke Kok who hasn't lost in 23 races. Seven out of 10 Dutch viewers tuned in for the last Games, watching an average of nine hours each.
Two underdogs made history at London's inaugural Pro Climbing League Championship, with France's Oriane Bertone and Scotland's Max Milne taking home top prizes in a thrilling new side-by-side competition format. The event brought together the world's best climbers for a fresh take on the sport that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
A 15-year-old Filipino speed cuber just broke the world record for solving a Rubik's Cube one-handed in an astonishing 5.33 seconds. Crimson Arradaza's historic performance put the Philippines on the global mind sports map.
Yelyzaveta Sydorko just became the first Ukrainian woman to compete in Olympic short-track speed skating in nearly three decades, and she shattered a national record while doing it. The Kharkiv athlete's historic performance at the 2026 Winter Olympics marks a powerful comeback for her country in this discipline.
An Australian aerospace engineer just flew a battery-powered drone at 411 mph, breaking the previous record in a thrilling back-and-forth rivalry that's pushing electric aviation to new heights. The friendly competition has seen speeds jump from 300 to 411 mph in less than two years.
Jordan Stolz, a Wisconsin speed skater who started on a frozen backyard pond, could become only the second American ever to win more than two gold medals at a single Winter Olympics. The 21-year-old seven-time world champion begins his historic quest Wednesday in Milan.
Three American speed skaters just set a track record while clinching their third consecutive World Cup season championship. Conor McDermott-Mostowy, Cooper McLeod, and Zach Stoppelmoor crossed the finish line in just 1:17.61 at the final race in Inzell, Germany.
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