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Ultrarunner Jennings breaks 100-mile world record

Donegal's Caitriona Jennings breaks women's 100-mile world record in 12:37:04, revealing how ultrarunning brings 'huge sense of achievement' and encouraging more women to try extreme distances.

World's Longest Straight Road in Saudi Arabia

Discover the world's longest straight road in Saudi Arabia, a 150-mile highway through the desert. Find out the driving time and safety warnings for this unique route.

Policewoman sets 733 pull-up record, faces online trolls

Queensland police officer Jade Henderson broke the Guinness World Record with 733 pull-ups in an hour, only to be met with baseless steroid accusations from online trolls. Discover her inspiring story of resilience.

McCaffrey breaks NFL record in 49ers victory

San Francisco 49ers' star running back Christian McCaffrey makes NFL history with unprecedented touchdown record in commanding victory over Los Angeles Chargers.

Ronaldo smashes World Cup record in Portugal victory

Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has made football history yet again, becoming the first male player to score in five different World Cups during Portugal's thrilling 3-2 win against Ghana.

Engineer Grows Record 2700lb Pumpkin, Wins $30k Prize

A structural engineer from California has claimed victory at the World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off with a gargantuan specimen tipping scales at over 2700 pounds, securing the $30,000 grand prize.

Cape Verde stun Cameroon to reach World Cup 2026

The tiny island nation of Cape Verde has defied all odds, booking their place at the 2026 World Cup after a dramatic victory over Cameroon, while Eswatini's fairytale run came to an end.

Ben Davies: Wales's Indispensable Defensive Leader

Discover why Ben Davies has become Wales's most crucial player, bringing veteran leadership and unshakeable composure to Rob Page's squad as they navigate crucial international campaigns.

Duplantis breaks pole vault world record with 6.25m leap

Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis continues to redefine pole vaulting excellence, breaking his own world record with a monumental 6.25m clearance in Budapest. The Swedish phenomenon's latest feat marks his 14th world record, cementing his status as the greatest va

Duplantis vaults to new 6.25m world record!

Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis defends his world title in spectacular fashion, breaking his own pole vault world record with a monumental 6.25m clearance in Tokyo. Live coverage of all the drama from the 2025 World Athletics Championships.

Mondo Duplantis smashes pole vault world record!

Swedish pole vault sensation Mondo Duplantis has broken his own world record, clearing a staggering 6.23m to claim gold at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest. Discover how the reigning Olympic champion made history once again.

Jepchirchir smashes women's marathon world record

Kenya's Peres Jepchirchir smashes the women's marathon world record at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, outlasting a stellar field including Tigst Assefa in a historic race.

Torrie Lewis smashes Australian 100m record

Australian teenage sprinting prodigy Torrie Lewis has obliterated the women's 100m national record, clocking a phenomenal 11.10 seconds. The 19-year-old's historic run at the ACT Championships signals her arrival as a major force in global athletics.

Croatia bakes 3km strudel for world record

A Croatian town has smashed the world record by creating a colossal 3km-long apple strudel, a sweet triumph that brought the community together in a spectacular baking feat.

Thor Smashes Eddie Hall's Deadlift World Record

Hafþór 'The Mountain' Björnsson has shattered Eddie Hall's deadlift world record, marking a historic moment in strongman rivalry and setting a new benchmark in strength sports.

90-Year-Old Becomes Oldest Person to Summit Mount Fuji

Kokichi Akuzawa, a 90-year-old Japanese mountaineer, has shattered records by becoming the oldest person to summit Mount Fuji, Japan's highest peak. His awe-inspiring feat is a powerful testament to resilience and the enduring human spirit.

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