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Former Olympic champion Mary Meagher just shattered the masters world record in the 100-meter butterfly at age 60, proving athletic excellence has no age limit. The woman who first broke world records as a teenager is still making history four decades later.
Teenage darts sensation Luke Littler lived to fight another day after opponent Gerwyn Price missed a match-winning shot in the World Masters semi-finals. The young player will advance to the championship round after one of the most nail-biting moments of the tournament.
California runner Cynthia McNamee just proved that 51 is the new fast, breaking two world records in the same weekend. Her lightning performances earned her national athlete of the week honors and rewrote the record books for her age group.
Kacper Majchrzak didn't expect to swim that fast in a 3-metre deep pool. But the Polish athlete shattered a world record at The World Games in Chengdu, bringing home gold and silver medals for his country.
Houstonians will line up over 1,000 soccer balls in Hermann Park this April, breaking a world record while celebrating the city's upcoming World Cup matches. The soccer balls will then go to local youth programs across the city.
Forty years ago, world golf rankings changed everything. Now international players compete equally in tournaments once closed to all but Americans.
More than 1,000 soccer balls lined up in Hermann Park just set a Guinness World Record and they're all going to Houston's underserved youth. The city is gearing up for the FIFA World Cup with programs that ensure local kids benefit long after the matches end.
Earl Fee just shattered the indoor 200-meter world record for his age group at 97 years old, proving that extraordinary athletic achievement has no expiration date. The Canadian masters runner now holds 12 current world records across multiple distances and age categories.
Canadian sprinters shattered a world record and qualified four relay teams for the 2027 World Championships in a stunning performance at the World Athletics Relays in Botswana. The breakthrough moment shows Canada's track dominance is only getting stronger.
Age proved to be just a number as Masters swimmers around the world shattered 310 records in 2025, with performances ranging from competitive sprinters in their 40s to a 95-year-old backstroke champion. The achievements showcase how passion for swimming transcends every stage of life.
A tiny Caribbean island with just 150,000 people just became the smallest country ever to qualify for the FIFA World Cup. Curaçao's historic achievement came just hours before their tournament debut in Houston.
Defending champion Luke Humphries thrilled the crowd with a rare perfect nine-dart finish at the World Masters, then battled back to win a nail-biting match. The incredible feat reminds us why darts continues to captivate fans with moments of athletic brilliance.
Yankees star Aaron Judge says the World Baseball Classic atmosphere surpassed even the World Series. Over 36,000 fans packed Miami's stadium as Team USA narrowly defeated the Dominican Republic 2-1 in a thrilling semifinal showdown.
British swimmer Jane Asher just celebrated her 95th birthday by shattering five world records at a swim meet she's attended nearly every year since 1992. The International Swimming Hall of Famer now holds over 100 world records across four decades of competition.
Laura Val celebrated her 75th birthday year by breaking four world swimming records in a single meet, adding to her staggering collection of over 430 world records across four decades. The Las Vegas competition proved age is just a number when you refuse to slow down.
Dozens of soccer fans in Smyrna set a world record for the most people juggling a soccer ball at the same time. The celebration at Village Green Park kicked off World Cup festivities with community spirit.
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After waiting 17 years for his first green jacket, Rory McIlroy claimed his second Masters title in back-to-back years, joining golf's greatest legends. The Northern Irish golfer held off world number one Scottie Scheffler by one stroke in a nail-biting final round at Augusta.
When Cape Verde's 40-year-old goalkeeper tearfully wished his mother could watch him play at the World Cup, strangers across the globe made it happen. Ana Candida Evora, who had never left her home country or even owned a passport, arrived in Miami after officials and fans united to overcome visa barriers.
North Texas athlete Bal Joshi didn't just complete the grueling World Marathon Challenge, he set a world record running seven marathons on seven continents in seven days. ---
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.
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