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japantimes.co.jpsports36 days ago
Australian Teen Sprinter Breaks Usain Bolt Record in 200 Meters
An 18-year-old Australian athlete ran 19.67 seconds in the 200-meter dash last month, becoming the fastest teenager in history and surpassing a mark set by Usain Bolt in 2003. The performance follows an earlier national record of 20.04 seconds set at the Australian high school ch…
bbc.co.ukworld38 days ago
Entrekin Sets Overall Cocodona 250 Course Record in Winning Time of 56:09:48
The 34-year-old Colorado ultrarunner finished the 250-mile Arizona race in 56:09:48 on May 6, 2026, surpassing all previous male and female times. She overcame self-doubt with the mantra "Why not you? Why not now? Why not try?" The event drew more than 1,300 runners but was marre…
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New Scientistscience42 days ago
Honor Humanoid Robot Finishes 21.1 km Half-Marathon Course in Over 50 Minutes at Beijing Event
A robot developed by Chinese company Honor completed a half-marathon faster than the men's record time during the 2026 Beijing E-Town event. Another robot from Unitree approached the men's 100-meter sprint record this month. Advances in components and technology have driven rapid…
citizen.co.zaworld47 days ago
Kenyan Runner Sebastian Sawe Returns Home After Breaking Two-Hour Marathon Barrier
Sebastian Sawe arrived in Nairobi to celebrations after becoming the first man to run a marathon under two hours in competitive conditions. He finished the London Marathon in 1:59:30, surpassing the previous record. Kenyan officials and family greeted him at the airport.
BBC Newsworld51 days ago
England Defeats Wales 62-24 in Women's Six Nations Match at Ashton Gate
England secured a 62-24 victory over Wales in the Women's Six Nations, scoring 10 tries and extending their unbeaten run to 36 Tests. The match at Ashton Gate in Bristol drew a record crowd, marking England's third consecutive game with such attendance. Despite the win, the team…