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Fourteen divers in the Andaman Islands formed a 22.3-meter human stack underwater, breaking a world record just one day after unfurling the largest underwater flag ever recorded. The back-to-back achievements are putting these tropical islands on the map as a world-class diving destination.
Real Madrid playmaker Brahim Diaz set up two goals as Morocco cruised past Canada 3-0 to reach the World Cup quarterfinals. The Atlas Lions are making history as the first African team to reach the final eight in two different World Cup tournaments.
Manchester toddler Jude Owens just became the youngest person ever to complete two trick shots in snooker, setting both records before his third birthday. His natural talent emerged at home, and now he's one of the youngest double record holders in Guinness World Records history.
A toddler from Manchester just became the world's youngest person to nail two difficult snooker trick shots. Jude Owens was barely past his second birthday when he made history at the pool table.
A Belgian dad turned his childhood party trick into two world records, proving that what makes you different can become your superpower. Sacha Feiner now holds titles for largest tongue circumference and fastest tongue-to-nose touches.
A 107-year-old Thai track and field athlete just won two gold medals at the World Masters Athletics Championships and shattered his own world record. Sawang Chanpram proved age is just a number in Daegu, South Korea.
World champion Mathieu van der Poel refused to quit when two punctured tires threatened his perfect season. His comeback secured his 50th career World Cup win and tied an all-time record.
India's Aaron George smashed two world records in one game, scoring the highest individual total ever in a U19 World Cup semifinal chase. The 19-year-old opener's historic 115 runs helped India reach their sixth straight final.
Athletes shattered two world records and thrilled 25,000 fans at Thursday's Diamond League meet in Switzerland. Perfect weather and an electric atmosphere helped create one of track and field's most memorable nights.
Australian Paralympic champion Benny Hance just set two world records at the Australian Open Championships, proving that dedication and joy can fuel extraordinary achievement. The 25-year-old swimmer opened and closed the meet with record-breaking performances that left crowds cheering.
Australian Paralympic champion Benny Hance just smashed two world records at the Australian Open Championships, proving that dedication and joy create unstoppable momentum. The 25-year-old swimmer is rewriting the record books for intellectually impaired athletes.
Spain's Maria Perez and Italy's Sofia Fiorini shattered world records at the European Championships, with Perez demolishing the previous mark by over two minutes. The weekend in Birmingham saw multiple athletes pushing human limits in one of track and field's most demanding disciplines.
A 50-plus archer from the United States just rewrote the record books twice at the same competition in Colombia. Mark Williams proved age is just a number by shattering two world records in a single afternoon.
A stunning night in Zurich saw two track and field world records shattered, while Switzerland's rising star came within half a second of breaking athletics' oldest outdoor mark. Over 25,000 fans witnessed history as Brazil's Alison dos Santos and America's Masai Russell rewrote the record books.
Dutch champion Mathieu van der Poel suffered two punctures during a cyclo-cross race but still claimed his 50th World Cup victory and 22nd consecutive win. His comeback from a 20-second deficit showcased what determination looks like at the highest level of sport.
Two American runners just shattered a world record that stood for 17 years, proving the next generation of U.S. distance running has arrived. Both Hobbs Kessler and Grant Fisher finished faster than the previous mark at Saturday's indoor track meet in Boston.
The beaches where Allied forces changed the course of World War II just received one of the world's highest honors. UNESCO has officially added Normandy's D-Day landing sites to its World Heritage List, ensuring these symbols of courage and freedom will be protected for generations.
American equestrian Kent Farrington has taken commanding control of the World Cup Finals in Fort Worth, winning both opening rounds with two different horses. He heads into Sunday's championship with a perfect score and a partnership that's hitting its stride at exactly the right moment.
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.
Flo Meiler didn't start track and field until age 60, but now at 91, she holds two world records and inspires athletes generations younger. She became the first person ever to pole vault at age 90.
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