World record

With good weather and internet access, record number of climbers scale Everest

Climbers and officials said that a wide summit window – a period of stable weather that allows safe attempts – contributed to a surge of successful ascents.

Kenny Bednarek leaves Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo in his dust at Rabat Diamond League

O’Sullivan clan gathering in Ireland breaks world record

Nearly 2,000 members of the O’Sullivan clan descended on Ireland’s south-western town of Castletonbere to set a world record.

Enhanced Games offer US$10 million prize to sprinter who breaks Usain Bolt's 100m record

A general overall view of the Enhanced Games complex at Resorts World Las Vegas.

Greek swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev cashes in with ‘world record’ at Enhanced Games

May 24, 2026; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Kristian Gkolomeev (GRE) poses after setting a world record in the 50m freestyle of 21.81 during the Enhanced Games at Resorts World Las Vegas. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Russell gets closer to 100m hurdles record in Xiamen

Athletics - Diamond League - Xiamen - Xiamen Egret Stadium, Xiamen, China - May 23, 2026 Masai Russell of the U.S. celebrates after winning the women's 100m hurdles REUTERS/Go Nakamura

Another season of feats for Singaporean coach Aidil Sharin, who leads Kuching City to Malaysia Cup final

Kuching City coach Aidil Sharin is motivated to add to his CV.

Olympic champion Russell overcomes mental hurdles to inch closer to world record

FILE PHOTO: Athletics - Diamond League - Shanghai/Keqiao - China Textile City Sports Center, Shaoxing, China - May 16, 2026 Masai Russell of the U.S. celebrates after winning the women's 100m hurdles as she breaks the meet record and becomes the new world leader REUTERS/Go Nakamura/File Photo

Briton Kenton Cool makes record Everest climb as climbing season’s death toll rises to 5

British climber Kenton Cool, 49, smiles while he speaks with the media personnel, upon his arrival at the airport, as he returns after completing his 17th ascent of Mount Everest, which is the most by any foreign climber, in Kathmandu, Nepal May 19, 2023. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar

Ellie Kildunne named rugby personality of the year to cap dream season

England's full-back Ellie Kildunne is tackled by France's scrum-half Pauline Bourdon Sansus as she runs with the ball in the Women's Six Nations international rugby union match at the Stade Atlantique in Bordeaux on May 17, 2026.

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