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sports6 days ago
Kenyan Runner Breaks Men's 1,000m World Record in Monaco
Emmanuel Wanyonyi set a new men's 1,000m world record of 2 minutes 11.83 seconds at the Diamond League meeting in Monaco. Jake Wightman of Great Britain finished second in a personal best time.
sportsnet.casports10 days agoUpdated
Canadian Swimmer Sets New Women's 200-Meter Butterfly World Record
Summer McIntosh swam the women's 200-meter butterfly in 2 minutes 1.65 seconds at the Canadian trials in Montreal on July 5. The time established a new world record, surpassing the previous mark of 2:01.81 set in 2009.
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news.google.comsports12 days ago
Kenyan runner wins women's 800m at Diamond League Eugene
Lilian Odira of Kenya defeated Keely Hodgkinson in the women's 800m at the Diamond League meet in Eugene, Oregon. Hodgkinson had aimed to break the world record but finished second.
morningstaronline.co.uksports14 days ago
Kristian Gkolomeev Sets Fastest 50-Meter Freestyle at First Enhanced Games
The inaugural Enhanced Games ended with one world record on Memorial Day in Las Vegas. Swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev earned $1.5 million in bonuses and prizes after completing the 50-meter freestyle in 20.81 seconds.
asiaone.comworld18 days ago
Canberra Town Crier's Shout of 122.4 Decibels Certified as Loudest by Guinness
Joseph McGrail-Bateup shouted the word 'now' at 122.4 decibels in May. Guinness World Records recognized the feat on June 19, surpassing the prior mark set in 1994.
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nationalpost.comsports18 days ago
American Swimmer Sets New Women's 50-Meter Freestyle World Record in Rome
Walsh swam 23.55 seconds at the Sette Colli meet to shave 0.04 seconds from the mark set nine days earlier by training partner Kate Douglass. Sarah Sjostrom of Sweden finished second in 23.86 seconds.
winnipegfreepress.comworld24 days ago
Australian Town Crier Records Loudest Shout at 122.4 Decibels
A Canberra resident recorded a shout of 122.4 decibels, surpassing the prior mark of 121.7 decibels set in 1994. Guinness World Records verified the result last week.
sports39 days ago
Swiss runner records third-fastest 800m time in Stockholm
Audrey Werro won the women's 800m at a Stockholm track meet in 1:53.98. Keely Hodgkinson finished second and said the result would help her target the world record next month.
Japan Timesworld45 days ago
Yamazaki 50-Year-Old Whisky Sells for HK$8.25 Million, Nearly Double High Estimate, Setting Japanese Whisky Record
A 700-milliliter bottle of Yamazaki 50 Year Old fetched HK$8,250,000 on May 30, 2026, setting a new world record for Japanese whisky. The sale nearly doubled the bottle's high estimate and followed an intense bidding war among three collectors.
forbes.comfinance48 days ago
Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Earbuds Receive Guinness World Record for Call Quality
Anker's Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro earbuds earned a Guinness World Record for highest speech quality score in true wireless stereo headphones. The record recognizes the earbuds' Whisper Clear call feature, which uses eight microphones, a 10-sensor matrix, and an on-board AI chip.
nypost.comworld57 days ago
Drone Light Show Over Los Angeles Breaks Guinness World Record
A drone light show in Los Angeles formed images from the upcoming Masters of the Universe film and set a new Guinness World Record for the brightest aerial image created by drones. The display took place on Tuesday night and was organized to promote the movie scheduled for releas…
gamereactor.euworld57 days ago
Eliud Kipchoge Supports Cape Town Bid for World Marathon Majors Status
Two-time world record holder Eliud Kipchoge has endorsed Cape Town's effort to join the World Marathon Majors. He is scheduled to run the Cape Town Marathon on May 24 as part of a broader tour promoting peace through running.
thehindu.compolitics62 days ago
Trump Allies Plan Record Fireworks Display for July 4 on National Mall
Allies of President Trump are organizing a fireworks show aimed at breaking the Guinness World Record as part of Freedom 250 events marking the U.S. 250th anniversary. The Department of Homeland Security has designated the celebration a National Special Security Event, granting t…
koimoi.comworld72 days ago
Australian Climber Pursues 60-Day Sea-to-Summit Record for Mount Everest
An Australian climber is attempting to set a Guinness World Record by traveling from sea level to Mount Everest's summit in 60 days without motorized transport. The journey includes cycling over 1,000 kilometers through India and trekking to the 8,848.86-meter peak, aiming to bea…
Filip Bossuyt, flickr / Wikimedia (CC BY 2.0)world79 days ago
Ethiopian Runner Yomif Kejelcha Finishes London Marathon Under Two Hours in Second Place
Yomif Kejelcha of Ethiopia completed the 2026 London Marathon in 1:59:41, marking the first time he ran a competitive marathon and breaking the two-hour barrier. He finished second behind Kenya's Sabastian Sawe, who set a new world record. Kejelcha expressed satisfaction with his…
yourtango.comworld80 days ago
Polish TikTok Personality Sets World Record with Livestream Charity Campaign Raising $69 Million
A Polish TikTok personality achieved a world record by raising at least 251 million zloty, equivalent to $69 million, through a livestream charity campaign. The funds support a foundation aiding children with cancer. The event highlights the potential of social media for large-sc…
deadline.comworld80 days ago
Polish Streamer Łatwogang Raises Over $70 Million for Childhood Cancer in 9-Day Broadcast
Polish streamer Łatwogang completed a 9-day live broadcast that raised more than 250 million złoty, equivalent to about $70 million, for childhood cancer patients. The event, which ended yesterday, set a new world record for charity fundraising during a live stream. @MarioNawfal…
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winnipegfreepress.comworld81 days ago
Kenyan Sabastian Sawe Breaks Men's Marathon World Record at London Marathon
Kenyan runner Sabastian Sawe set a new men's marathon world record of 1:59:30 at the London Marathon, becoming the first to officially run under two hours in a competitive race. Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha finished second in 1:59:41 on his marathon debut. In the women's race, Ethio…
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thesouthafrican.comworld82 days ago
Kenya's Sabastian Sawe Breaks Two-Hour Barrier to Win London Marathon
Kenyan runner Sabastian Sawe became the first person to complete an official marathon in under two hours, finishing the London Marathon in 1:59:30. Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa set a new women's world record of 2:15:41 in the same event. Multiple sources confirmed the historic achieve…
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winnipegfreepress.comworld83 days ago
Hellen Obiri Prepares for London Marathon Debut After New York Course Record Win
Kenyan runner Hellen Obiri, fresh off a course-record victory at the New York Marathon in November 2025, is set to make her London Marathon debut on Sunday. She aims for a personal best on the fast course, with the women's world record of 2:09:56 in sight. Obiri trained in Phoeni…
deccanchronicle.comworld83 days ago
Veteran and Son Near Completion of Global Cycling Journey for World Records
A veteran and his son from Norfolk are days away from finishing a year-long bicycle trip around the world. They aim to set three Guinness World Records and have raised funds for Unicef. The pair shared experiences from their travels through multiple continents.
Gewoon de beste / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)world86 days ago
Lego Set Inspired by 'Project Hail Mary' Sets Guinness World Record After Stratosphere Launch
A Lego set based on the film 'Project Hail Mary' was launched into the stratosphere and safely returned to Earth, earning a new Guinness World Records title. Guinness World Records announced the achievement, highlighting the safe return as essential. The record underscores the se…
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Wiredai88 days ago
Humanoid Robot Sets Half-Marathon Record in Beijing, Surpassing Human Best
A humanoid robot developed by Chinese company Honor completed a half-marathon in Beijing in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, beating the human world record. The event featured over 100 robots racing on separate tracks from 12,000 human runners. This marks a significant improvement from…
ecns.cntechnology87 days agoUpdated
Honor-Developed Humanoid Robot Completes Beijing Half-Marathon in 50 Minutes, Surpassing Human World Record
A humanoid robot named Lightning, developed by Chinese company Honor, completed the Beijing E-Town Robot Half Marathon in 50 minutes and 26 seconds on April 19, 2026, surpassing the human world record. The event featured over 100 robots racing on parallel tracks alongside 12,000…