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Paralympic champions from 29 nations gather in Japan for the biggest Para swimming event before the 2026 Asian Para Games. World record holder Naohide Yamaguchi headlines an 84-member home team ready to compete against global stars.
Tyler Andrews, a 36-year-old cancer survivor, just climbed Mount Everest in 9 hours and 55 minutes, setting a new speed record with supplemental oxygen. His achievement is raising funds to help young athletes in Ecuador and Nepal access the coaching and equipment they need.
Four years after Tobi Amusan shattered the 100m hurdles world record, the track world is finally celebrating her incredible achievement. New breakthrough times by American runners are proving what fans should have recognized all along: her 2022 performance was simply brilliant.
Two-time Paralympic gold medalist Sumit Antil just launched a javelin 74.82 meters, shattering his own world record in the F64 category. The Indian athlete's jaw-dropping throw in Bengaluru proves he's not done making history.
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Harry Heasman spent 11 months training to stand on top of a moving plane at 98 years old. The WWII veteran turned a childhood dream into a world record while raising thousands for children with cancer.
Indian teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi just broke cricket's most explosive record, smashing 12 sixes in a single game to eclipse a mark that stood for 13 years. The 15-year-old's incredible 97 off just 29 balls has cricket fans worldwide cheering for the sport's youngest superstar.
A nighttime drone show promoting Masters of the Universe just obliterated the world record for brightness, lighting up the LA sky at 22 times the required intensity. Meanwhile, another show used nearly 5,000 drones to create the largest fictional character ever formed in the air.
A warehouse robot just ran for 24 hours straight on electricity beamed through the air by laser, shattering two world records. The breakthrough could mean drones and robots that never need battery changes.
Paralympic champion Sumit Antil just launched his javelin 74.82 meters to shatter his own world record at India's national para athletics championships. The throw marks the latest milestone for an athlete who keeps pushing the boundaries of what's possible.
Two-time Paralympic champion Sumit Antil just launched a javelin 74.82 meters to shatter his own world record at India's biggest para athletics competition. The throw in Bengaluru marks another milestone for an athlete who keeps redefining what's possible.
Double Paralympic gold medalist Sumit Antil just launched a javelin 74.82 meters, shattering his own world record and proving that champions never stop chasing greatness. After three years of technical adjustments and relentless training, the Indian athlete finally broke through the barrier he set for himself.
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.
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.
A 5-year-old convinced his parents to break a decade-old world record, and together they sent a slinky down 53 stairs. The Luchsinger family nearly doubled the previous record that had stood untouched since 2014.
Giuseppe Damato turned 90 in January and promptly broke two world records, running a marathon in 4:30:30 and slicing nearly two hours off the previous mark. The Italian grandfather didn't start running until age 72, proving it's never too late to chase your dreams.
Vicki Garlock walked over 350,000 steps to visit 185 places of worship in Chicago in just one month, earning a Guinness World Record. Her interfaith journey revealed countless moments of connection and the universal warmth of faith communities.
Paris 2024 champion Onyinyechi Mark shattered a world record with a 148kg lift in Algeria, leading Nigeria to dominate the African Para Powerlifting Championships. The 24-year-old's historic performance came as part of Nigeria's incredible 24-medal haul at the competition.
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.
A DIY Nashville artist is racing to break a world record by performing in all 50 states in just 30 days, beating the current 49-day record. Nordista Freeze is more than halfway through his whirlwind tour, connecting communities through live music one small venue at a time.
A 98-year-old World War Two veteran just set a world record by riding on top of a vintage biplane, proving age is truly just a number. Harry Heasman strapped himself to a 1940s Boeing Stearman and soared over 3,000 feet to honor his late wife and son.
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