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For the First Time in 27 Years, a Man Set a New World Record for Fastest Mile. People Have Chased the Goal for Centuries

British runners in particular have long tried to cross the finish line in less than 4 minutes, records show, sometimes running in the nude or trying to win a bet

Three world records broken at Lumberjack World Championships

Two women broke three world records during the 66th annual Lumberjack World Championships in Wisconsin.
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Two world records set on Japan's steepest ski jump

Trials rider Tomomi Nishikubo set two new world records at the Hakuba Ski Jump Stadium earlier this year.

3 women's world records set at high-powered Lumberjack World Championships

Three new women's world records have been set at the Lumberjack World Championships competition held in a small Wisconsin community, full of high-powered sawing, chopping, logrolling, speed climbing and cheers of "Yo-Ho!

12 Famous Stars Who Surprisingly Broke World Records

Celebrities are known for their success in music, movies, television, and sports, but some have also earned a place in the record books. From blockbuster achievements and athletic feats to unexpected

All of the Records Broken at the 2026 World Cup, From Lionel Messi’s Hat Trick to Cape Verde’s Historic Run

World Cup fans have witnessed several historic moments over the course of this year’s tournament. Here are all the records broken at the 2026 World Cup.
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Guinness World Records: Argentina equals Brazil's record of 11 red cards in FIFA World Cup history

Argentina has equalled Brazil's record with 11 red cards in World Cup history after Enzo Fernández's dismissal during the 2026 final against Spain.

Shane Gillis Can’t Make Guinness World Records Any Less Lame

On July 17th, Shane Gillis made history when he sold 77,047 tickets to his comedy show at the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, a total which will come out to a nice chunk of change for the