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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.

Glass mountain shelter unveiled for 2026 Olympics

An innovative glass bivouac, designed for mountaineers, will be showcased at the 2026 Winter Olympics before being installed in the Italian Alps. Discover this feat of sustainable design.

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.

Mount Yalung Ri avalanche kills four climbers in Nepal

A devastating avalanche on Mount Yalung Ri in Nepal has claimed the lives of four mountaineers, including experienced guides, highlighting the persistent dangers of high-altitude climbing in the Himalayas.

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.

Last 1953 Everest survivor Kanchha Sherpa dies

The mountaineering world mourns as Kanchha Sherpa, final surviving member of the pioneering team that first conquered Mount Everest in 1953, passes away at age 91 in Nepal.

Everest First Ascent: The Untold Sherpa Story

Exclusive insight reveals how Tenzing Norgay's crucial role in the 1953 Everest conquest reshaped mountaineering history and sparked lasting debate about recognition.

Everest Snowstorm Traps 100 Climbers in Survival Crisis

A violent snowstorm has trapped almost 100 mountaineers on Mount Everest's treacherous slopes, creating a desperate survival situation at the world's highest peak as rescue operations face extreme conditions.

British climbing influencer dies in 500ft Alpine fall

British climbing star and social media influencer Miller has tragically died after falling 500 feet from Mount Balin in the French Alps, sparking an outpouring of grief from the adventure community.

Climber Balin Miller dies in El Capitan fall

The climbing community mourns as experienced alpinist Balin Miller falls to his death while attempting a challenging solo ascent of Yosemite's iconic El Capitan.

Climber dies in 650ft Italian Alps fall

Shocking footage captures the final moments of a mountaineer's fatal 650-foot fall in the Italian Dolomites, raising urgent safety questions for the climbing community.

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

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.

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