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Marcel Hug Wins 6th Straight London Marathon Wheelchair Race
Community HeroesApr 26

Marcel Hug Wins 6th Straight London Marathon Wheelchair Race

Swiss athlete Marcel Hug dominated the London Marathon wheelchair race for the sixth year in a row, cementing his place as one of the sport's greatest champions. His performance showcased the incredible athleticism and determination that defines elite adaptive sports.

BBC Sport2 min read
Portuguese Athlete Sets European Wheelchair Racing Record
Community HeroesMay 25

Portuguese Athlete Sets European Wheelchair Racing Record

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.

Google: athlete breaks record2 min read
Catherine Debrunner Breaks Own 200m Wheelchair Record Again
SportsMay 27

Catherine Debrunner Breaks Own 200m Wheelchair Record Again

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.

Google News - World Record2 min read
London Marathon Achieves Equal Prize Money Across All Races
SportsApr 25

London Marathon Achieves Equal Prize Money Across All Races

The London Marathon now offers equal prize money for runners and wheelchair athletes across men's and women's races. Over 50,000 runners will compete this Sunday in one of the world's most prestigious marathons.

Google: marathon world record3 min read
Swiss Star Catherine Debrunner Wins 5 Races, Sets Record
SportsMay 26

Swiss Star Catherine Debrunner Wins 5 Races, Sets Record

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.

Google News - World Record2 min read
Wheelchair Racer Angie Ballard Makes History at Age 43
Community HeroesMay 7

Wheelchair Racer Angie Ballard Makes History at Age 43

Australian Para athlete Angie Ballard will become the first Para athlete ever to compete at five Commonwealth Games when she races in Glasgow this July. The 43-year-old wheelchair racer is mentoring 17 first-time competitors, including eight teenagers, on Australia's 24-strong Para athletics squad.

ABC Australia3 min read
New Zealand Racing Icon Sir David Ellis Honored for Service
Community HeroesMay 31

New Zealand Racing Icon Sir David Ellis Honored for Service

David Ellis, who built Te Akau Racing into a global powerhouse with over 100 Group One wins, has been knighted for his decades of service to New Zealand's racing industry. The humble racing legend credits his wife Karyn and his team for the success that earned him a spot among the world's top owners.

Google News - New Zealand Success3 min read
Geely Wins First-Ever TCR World Tour Race in Debut
SportsMay 14

Geely Wins First-Ever TCR World Tour Race in Debut

Chinese automaker Geely just made racing history, winning its very first FIA TCR World Tour race at Italy's Misano circuit with a brand-new car. Driver Ma Qinghua took the checkered flag in only the team's second race ever, proving Chinese engineering can compete with the world's best.

Google News - Historic Victory2 min read
UAE Driver Rashid Al Dhaheri Makes Racing History at Home
SportsJan 20

UAE Driver Rashid Al Dhaheri Makes Racing History at Home

Emirati racing driver Rashid Al Dhaheri became the first driver from the Middle East and North Africa to win a Formula Regional race, claiming victory at his home track in Abu Dhabi. The historic win came during the opening round of the 2026 Formula Regional Middle East Championship at Yas Marina Circuit, where his racing journey began.

Google News - Historic Victory2 min read
AP Racing Hits 1,000 F1 Races After 59-Year Partnership
InnovationMay 27

AP Racing Hits 1,000 F1 Races After 59-Year Partnership

A British brake manufacturer just celebrated its 1,000th Formula 1 race, a milestone spanning nearly six decades of engineering excellence. AP Racing's components have powered more than 900 Grand Prix victories since 1967.

Google: formula one victory2 min read
Nigeria Hosts World's Only Gold Label Race This Weekend
SportsMay 30

Nigeria Hosts World's Only Gold Label Race This Weekend

A small Nigerian town becomes the global center of road racing as it hosts the world's only Gold Label 10km race this weekend. Okpekpe's race has grown from local event to international powerhouse in just over a decade.

Vanguard Nigeria2 min read
Aussie Teen Aiva Anagnostiadis Returns to Racing in Italy
SportsMay 8

Aussie Teen Aiva Anagnostiadis Returns to Racing in Italy

Australian racing driver Aiva Anagnostiadis, 18, is making her comeback after injury cut short her 2025 season. She'll compete in Italy's new GT4 Series this weekend, proving setbacks don't stop rising stars.

ABC Australia2 min read
Ice Racing: The $200 Winter Thrill Anyone Can Try
SportsFeb 19

Ice Racing: The $200 Winter Thrill Anyone Can Try

Forget expensive motorsports. Ice racing lets everyday drivers experience the pure joy of sideways driving for the cost of winter tires and weekend mornings on frozen lakes.

Ars Technica2 min read
BMW Racing a Station Wagon at Nürburgring's Brutal 24-Hour
SportsMar 18

BMW Racing a Station Wagon at Nürburgring's Brutal 24-Hour

BMW is taking a family station wagon racing at one of the world's most punishing tracks. What started as an April Fool's joke is now heading to the legendary Nürburgring 24-hour race in May.

Ars Technica2 min read
Mathilda Paatz Wins First F1 Academy Race in Montréal
SportsMay 24

Mathilda Paatz Wins First F1 Academy Race in Montréal

German driver Mathilda Paatz claimed her first F1 Academy victory on the streets of Montréal after a dramatic race filled with thrilling overtakes and last-lap tension. The Aston Martin-backed driver for Prema Racing fought from fourth on the grid to take the checkered flag in the reverse-grid race.

Google: formula one victory2 min read
30 Sailors Reunite for Family-Style Ocean Race in France
VideosApr 9

30 Sailors Reunite for Family-Style Ocean Race in France

A unique sailing competition welcomes everyone from legends to first-timers, proving the most exciting ocean racing class thrives on community over competition. The Trin'40 race in France celebrates what makes Class 40 sailing special: world-class athletes and passionate amateurs racing side by side.

Google: reunion family3 min read
F1 Champ Max Verstappen Tackles Dream Race in Germany
SportsMar 10

F1 Champ Max Verstappen Tackles Dream Race in Germany

Four-time Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen is checking off a major bucket list item by racing in Germany's legendary Nurburgring 24-hour endurance race this May. The 28-year-old will drive a Mercedes AMG GT car on one of motorsport's most challenging tracks between his Miami and Canadian Grand Prix races.

BBC Sport2 min read
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Global NewsApr 8

Harness Racing Returns to Ruakaka After 10 Years

After more than a decade away, harness racing galloped back to Northland's iconic Ruakaka grass track on Easter Monday to overwhelming success. Community members, sponsors, and racing enthusiasts celebrated the long-awaited homecoming that brought the sport back to its historic roots.

Google News - New Zealand Success2 min read
NASCAR Legend's No. 18 to Race Indianapolis 500 in Tribute
Community HeroesMay 24

NASCAR Legend's No. 18 to Race Indianapolis 500 in Tribute

The racing world is honoring late NASCAR champion Kyle Busch in a beautiful way at this year's Indianapolis 500. His iconic No. 18 will race again, carrying his legacy around the legendary speedway.

Fox News Sports2 min read
Three Ellas Break Barriers in McLaren Racing Academy
InnovationMay 21

Three Ellas Break Barriers in McLaren Racing Academy

McLaren's Driver Development Programme is championing three young women named Ella who are racing their way through Formula 1's ranks. Their unique paths to the track prove there's more than one route to racing success.

BBC Sport3 min read

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