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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.
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.
American speed skater Jordan Stolz just became the fastest man in Olympic history, breaking world records in both the 500-meter and 1,000-meter events at age 21. Four years after failing to medal in Beijing, the Wisconsin native now holds two gold medals and has rewritten the record books at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
American speed skater Jordan Stolz just shattered a 24-year-old Olympic record to win gold in the men's 1000m, clocking an incredible 1:06.28. It's the first individual skating gold for Team USA since 2010, and the young Wisconsin athlete is just getting started.
Morocco's ambitious high-speed train line connecting Rabat to Marrakech has passed the 30% completion mark and remains on schedule for a 2029 launch. The 430-kilometer route will cut travel time by more than two hours across some of Africa's most challenging terrain.
Australia's decades-long dream of high-speed rail between Sydney and Newcastle just got real with $230 million in new funding. The project could slash travel time to just one hour and boost the economy by $250 billion over 50 years.
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