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Stine Rex and Matthieu Bonne Set Six-Day Women's and Men's World Records

Both Matthieu Bonne and Stine Rex set new six-day running world records in September 2024, marking a significant achievement in ultramarathon sports.

This Week In Running: November 11, 2024

Charlie Lawrence and Courtney Olsen set remarkable 50-mile world records at Tunnel Hill, showcasing exceptional performances in ultramarathon running.

Lululemon Athletes Push Limits at the 2024 FURTHER Women's Ultramarathon

The FURTHER ultramarathon involves lululemon's Global Ambassador Collective pushing for world records and personal bests.
The event aims to collect data on female performance factors while promoting new apparel and shoes.

Stine Rex and Matthieu Bonne Set Six-Day Women's and Men's World Records

Both Matthieu Bonne and Stine Rex set new six-day running world records in September 2024, marking a significant achievement in ultramarathon sports.

This Week In Running: November 11, 2024

Charlie Lawrence and Courtney Olsen set remarkable 50-mile world records at Tunnel Hill, showcasing exceptional performances in ultramarathon running.

Lululemon Athletes Push Limits at the 2024 FURTHER Women's Ultramarathon

The FURTHER ultramarathon involves lululemon's Global Ambassador Collective pushing for world records and personal bests.
The event aims to collect data on female performance factors while promoting new apparel and shoes.
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custom road-legal kawasaki motorcycle holds world record as land vehicle with 48 cylinders

Simon Whitelock's custom Kawasaki motorcycle holds the world record for most cylinders in a land vehicle, featuring 48 cylinders in total.

Belgian Runners Do it Again: Merijn Geerts, Ivo Steyaert, and Frank Gielen Break Backyard Ultra Record

Collaboration among runners takes precedence in team formats like the Big Dog's Backyard Ultra, as shown by the Belgian team's record-breaking performance.

The Dream of a 3,000-Pound Pumpkin

Giant pumpkins continue to break records, with the latest reaching a weight of 2,749 pounds, showcasing advancements in competitive growing.

How shoe doping' changed marathon times forever in ways we still don't fully understand

Eliud Kipchoge's sub-two-hour marathon in Vienna marked a pivotal moment in marathon history, similar to breaking the four-minute mile.

Cookathons and speechathons: the west African boom in obscure world record attempts

Ebenezer Smith aims to break a cooking marathon record to inspire his community, sparked by Hilda Baci's achievement.

This $1B Dubai skyscraper will break 5 world records, including the highest infinity pool, rainforest and zip line inside

Tiger Sky Tower in Dubai aims to break five world records with unique luxury amenities and an emphasis on sustainability, set to complete by 2029.

I'm Obsessed With The Paralympic Bench Pressers | Defector

Bench press in Paralympic powerlifting is uniquely challenging, relying solely on upper body strength due to full body constraints of athletes.

Paralympics end with spectacular light show and dance party in Paris

The Paris 2024 Paralympics concluded with memorable performances, including two world records and a celebration of camaraderie among over 4,400 athletes.
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ParalympicsGB enjoy Super Saturday in pool as Clegg, Ellard and Tai win gold

ParalympicsGB swimmers achieved a remarkable performance, winning five medals including three golds and setting two world records in Paris.

Paris 2024 Paralympics day three: cycling, athletics, wheelchair rugby and more live

Eden Rainbow-Cooper faced a race crash and withdrew from the T54 5,000m final.
Li Zhangyu won his fourth Paralympic gold medal in the men's C1-3 1,000m time trial.
Alexandre Leaute set a new C2 world record, winning silver in the 1,000m time trial.
Jaco van Gass set a new C3 world record but ultimately finished fourth in the same event.

ParalympicsGB enjoy Super Saturday in pool as Clegg, Ellard and Tai win gold

ParalympicsGB swimmers achieved a remarkable performance, winning five medals including three golds and setting two world records in Paris.

Paris 2024 Paralympics day three: cycling, athletics, wheelchair rugby and more live

Eden Rainbow-Cooper faced a race crash and withdrew from the T54 5,000m final.
Li Zhangyu won his fourth Paralympic gold medal in the men's C1-3 1,000m time trial.
Alexandre Leaute set a new C2 world record, winning silver in the 1,000m time trial.
Jaco van Gass set a new C3 world record but ultimately finished fourth in the same event.
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World's oldest man celebrates 112th birthday in Merseyside

John Alfred Tinniswood credits his longevity to luck rather than specific health practices, living independently at 112 years old.
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Highlights and heartbreak at the U.S. Olympics track trials

The U.S. Olympics Track and Field team finalizes its roster after breaking world records and showcasing potential in the 10-day trials at Hayward Field.

The Star American Hurdler Who May Be the 'Best Sprinter Ever'

Exceeding expectations leads to new higher expectations, evident in Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone's continuous world record-breaking performances.

Weightlifting 101: How Olivia Reeves plans to win an Olympic gold in Paris

Olivia Reeves, a promising U.S. weightlifting athlete, aims for a world record at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Technically, the fastest Olympian just took bronze in speed climbing

Veddriq Leonardo of Indonesia won the men's sport climbing speed event, beating Sam Watson's world record time by .01 seconds.

Highlights and heartbreak at the U.S. Olympics track trials

The U.S. Olympics Track and Field team finalizes its roster after breaking world records and showcasing potential in the 10-day trials at Hayward Field.

The Star American Hurdler Who May Be the 'Best Sprinter Ever'

Exceeding expectations leads to new higher expectations, evident in Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone's continuous world record-breaking performances.

Weightlifting 101: How Olivia Reeves plans to win an Olympic gold in Paris

Olivia Reeves, a promising U.S. weightlifting athlete, aims for a world record at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Technically, the fastest Olympian just took bronze in speed climbing

Veddriq Leonardo of Indonesia won the men's sport climbing speed event, beating Sam Watson's world record time by .01 seconds.
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Is the Paris pool slow and shallow? Experts say it's not only about depth

The Paris Olympics swimming pool may be too shallow, potentially affecting world record-breaking performances.

What Makes Katie Ledecky Great

Katie Ledecky's unparalleled dominance in swimming over the years is highlighted by multiple world records and remarkable achievements.

Sufiya Sufi Runs Around the World

Sufiya Sufi, a self-proclaimed 'humanity first' ultrarunner, achieved five Guinness World Records in running without prior experience, transitioning from a stressful aviation career to follow her running dreams.

Jepchirchir sets women's-only marathon record

Peres Jepchirchir broke the women's-only world record at the London Marathon with a time of 2:16:16, surpassing Mary Keitany's previous mark.
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This Week In Running: March 11, 2024

Camille Herron excels at the Lululemon FURTHER event by setting multiple world and American records.
The records set by Herron are managed and recognized by various governing bodies and organizations in the ultrarunning community.

History and Evolution of the 24-Hour World Records

Ultrarunning has its roots in pedestrianism, a sport that emerged in the late 17th century in England.
The first ratifiable women's 24-hour record was set in 1979 by Marcy Schwam with a distance of 113.671 miles.
Both the men's and women's 24-hour world records have been steadily improved upon over the years.

This Week In Running: March 11, 2024

Camille Herron excels at the Lululemon FURTHER event by setting multiple world and American records.
The records set by Herron are managed and recognized by various governing bodies and organizations in the ultrarunning community.

History and Evolution of the 24-Hour World Records

Ultrarunning has its roots in pedestrianism, a sport that emerged in the late 17th century in England.
The first ratifiable women's 24-hour record was set in 1979 by Marcy Schwam with a distance of 113.671 miles.
Both the men's and women's 24-hour world records have been steadily improved upon over the years.
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My heart does not have any other job': Lhakpa Sherpa, the record-breaking Nepalese climber who cleans houses in Connecticut

Lhakpa Sherpa, a single mother working in the US, holds world records in mountain climbing, illustrating her extraordinary journey from a small Nepalese village to international success.
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