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Himalayan Storm Thwarts World Record Base Jump Attempt
British base jumper Tim Howell's attempt to break the world record for the highest base jump from Lhotse (8,300m) in the Himalayas was unsuccessful due to a severe storm forcing him and his team to descend after three hours on the summit.
Himalayan Storm Thwarts World Record Base Jump Attempt
British base jumper Tim Howell's attempt to break the world record for the highest base jump from Lhotse (8,300m) in the Himalayas was unsuccessful due to a severe storm forcing him and his team to descend after three hours on the summit.
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Ledecky Breaks World Record, Walsh Makes History at TYR Pro Swim Series
At the TYR Pro Swim Series in Fort Lauderdale, Katie Ledecky broke her own world record in the 800-meter freestyle (8:04.12) and achieved the fastest women's 400-meter freestyle time ever recorded in the US (3:56.81), while Gretchen Walsh became the first woman under 55 seconds in the 100-meter butt...
Ledecky Breaks World Record, Walsh Makes History at TYR Pro Swim Series
At the TYR Pro Swim Series in Fort Lauderdale, Katie Ledecky broke her own world record in the 800-meter freestyle (8:04.12) and achieved the fastest women's 400-meter freestyle time ever recorded in the US (3:56.81), while Gretchen Walsh became the first woman under 55 seconds in the 100-meter butt...
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Nigerian Teen's Record-Breaking Art Canvas Raises Autism Awareness
15-year-old autistic Nigerian Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke set a Guinness World Record for the largest art canvas (12,304 square meters) in Abuja, Nigeria, on World Autism Acceptance Day in April, raising awareness and funds for autism support amid challenges faced by autistic people in Nigeria due to ...
Nigerian Teen's Record-Breaking Art Canvas Raises Autism Awareness
15-year-old autistic Nigerian Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke set a Guinness World Record for the largest art canvas (12,304 square meters) in Abuja, Nigeria, on World Autism Acceptance Day in April, raising awareness and funds for autism support amid challenges faced by autistic people in Nigeria due to ...
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Assefa Sets World Record at 2024 London Marathon
Tigst Assefa of Ethiopia won the women's 2024 London Marathon in a world record time of 2:15:50, beating the previous record by 26 seconds, while Kenya's Sebastian Sawe won the men's race in 2:02:27.
Assefa Sets World Record at 2024 London Marathon
Tigst Assefa of Ethiopia won the women's 2024 London Marathon in a world record time of 2:15:50, beating the previous record by 26 seconds, while Kenya's Sebastian Sawe won the men's race in 2:02:27.
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Duplantis Breaks Pole Vault World Record for Eleventh Time
Armand Duplantis, a 25-year-old Swedish pole vaulter, broke his own world record for the eleventh time on Saturday in Clermont-Ferrand, France, achieving 6.27 meters, motivated by substantial financial incentives from sponsorships and appearance fees.
Duplantis Breaks Pole Vault World Record for Eleventh Time
Armand Duplantis, a 25-year-old Swedish pole vaulter, broke his own world record for the eleventh time on Saturday in Clermont-Ferrand, France, achieving 6.27 meters, motivated by substantial financial incentives from sponsorships and appearance fees.
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Study Predicts Kipyegon Could Break 4-Minute Mile Barrier
A new study predicts Kenyan runner Faith Kipyegon could break the 4-minute mile barrier with optimized pacing, using aerodynamic modeling to show a potential time of 3:59.37, although this wouldn't be an official record.
Study Predicts Kipyegon Could Break 4-Minute Mile Barrier
A new study predicts Kenyan runner Faith Kipyegon could break the 4-minute mile barrier with optimized pacing, using aerodynamic modeling to show a potential time of 3:59.37, although this wouldn't be an official record.
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Purdue Robot Breaks Rubik's Cube Solving Record
A team of Purdue University undergraduate students created a robot that solves a Rubik's Cube in just over one-tenth of a second, setting a new world record and surpassing the previous record held by MIT.
Purdue Robot Breaks Rubik's Cube Solving Record
A team of Purdue University undergraduate students created a robot that solves a Rubik's Cube in just over one-tenth of a second, setting a new world record and surpassing the previous record held by MIT.
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Nigerian Teen's Record-Breaking Art Canvas Raises Autism Awareness
A 15-year-old autistic Nigerian, Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke, created a 12,304 square meter painting, setting a Guinness World Record for the largest art canvas to raise awareness for autism and challenge stigma, particularly in light of recent controversial statements by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the...
Nigerian Teen's Record-Breaking Art Canvas Raises Autism Awareness
A 15-year-old autistic Nigerian, Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke, created a 12,304 square meter painting, setting a Guinness World Record for the largest art canvas to raise awareness for autism and challenge stigma, particularly in light of recent controversial statements by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the...
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115-Year-Old British Woman is World's Oldest Person
Ethel Carterham, a British woman born in August 1909, became the world's oldest person at 115 years and 252 days, surpassing the previous record holder and recovering from COVID-19 at age 110.
115-Year-Old British Woman is World's Oldest Person
Ethel Carterham, a British woman born in August 1909, became the world's oldest person at 115 years and 252 days, surpassing the previous record holder and recovering from COVID-19 at age 110.
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Eisenbichler Retires Amidst German Ski Jumping Crisis
German ski jumper Markus Eisenbichler retired at Planica, where Domen Prevc set a new world record; this, coupled with the retirement of Stephan Leyhe and the lingering effects of the Norwegian suit manipulation scandal, raises concerns about the future of the German ski jumping team.
Eisenbichler Retires Amidst German Ski Jumping Crisis
German ski jumper Markus Eisenbichler retired at Planica, where Domen Prevc set a new world record; this, coupled with the retirement of Stephan Leyhe and the lingering effects of the Norwegian suit manipulation scandal, raises concerns about the future of the German ski jumping team.
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Aerodynamic Drafting Could Enable Sub-Four-Minute Mile for Women
Kenyan runner Faith Kipyegon's 2023 world record-breaking mile time of 4:07 sparked a study predicting a sub-four-minute mile is possible with optimized aerodynamic drafting, based on calculations of energy expenditure and air resistance reduction, potentially changing how women's athletic performan...
Aerodynamic Drafting Could Enable Sub-Four-Minute Mile for Women
Kenyan runner Faith Kipyegon's 2023 world record-breaking mile time of 4:07 sparked a study predicting a sub-four-minute mile is possible with optimized aerodynamic drafting, based on calculations of energy expenditure and air resistance reduction, potentially changing how women's athletic performan...
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Study Predicts Kipyegon Could Break 4-Minute Mile Barrier With Optimized Pacing
A new study predicts Kenyan runner Faith Kipyegon could break the 4-minute mile barrier with improved pacing, utilizing aerodynamic drafting to reduce wind resistance; however, this would require a non-sanctioned race with specially coordinated pacers.
Study Predicts Kipyegon Could Break 4-Minute Mile Barrier With Optimized Pacing
A new study predicts Kenyan runner Faith Kipyegon could break the 4-minute mile barrier with improved pacing, utilizing aerodynamic drafting to reduce wind resistance; however, this would require a non-sanctioned race with specially coordinated pacers.
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