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World record

Pole vault record breaker Armand Duplantis ready for return to ‘special’ Torun

Sweden's Armand Duplantis reacting after clearing 6.31m and setting a new world record during the pole vault gala Mondo Classic at the IFU arena in Uppsala, Sweden, on March 12, 2026.
Sweden's Armand Duplantis reacting after clearing 6.31m and setting a new world record during the pole vault gala Mondo Classic at the IFU arena in Uppsala, Sweden, on March 12, 2026.

Goldfish ‘drives’ into Guinness World Record

Every time Blub the goldfish moves to one side of the tank, the vehicle moves in the same direction.
Every time Blub the goldfish moves to one side of the tank, the vehicle moves in the same direction.

Mexico breaks Guinness World Record for largest football class ahead of World Cup

Mexicans participating in a football class at the Zocalo square in Mexico City on March 15, aimed at setting a new Guinness World Record.
Mexicans participating in a football class at the Zocalo square in Mexico City on March 15, aimed at setting a new Guinness World Record.

Marathon-Ethiopia's Tesfay sets second-fastest time ever on marathon debut

Armand Duplantis clears 6.31m to set 15th pole vault world record

Armand Duplantis broke the record he has owned since clearing 6.17m in 2020.
Armand Duplantis broke the record he has owned since clearing 6.17m in 2020.

A winning smile: Malaysian man shows off record-setting 42 teeth in viral TikTok video

Engineer Prathab Muniandy said he first noticed that he had more teeth than average during a family gathering 2021.
Engineer Prathab Muniandy said he first noticed that he had more teeth than average during a family gathering 2021.

Uganda's Kiplimo regains world half marathon record in Lisbon

Oct 12, 2025; Chicago, IL, USA; Jacob Kiplimo of Uganda poses for a photo after winning the Chicago Marathon with a time of 2:02:23 at Grant Park. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images/File Photo
Oct 12, 2025; Chicago, IL, USA; Jacob Kiplimo of Uganda poses for a photo after winning the Chicago Marathon with a time of 2:02:23 at Grant Park. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images/File Photo

Speed skating-Stolz takes charge of all-round world championship as Wiklund, Takagi share women's lead

Speed Skating - ISU Speed Skating World Championships - Thialf, Heerenveen, Netherlands - March 7, 2026 Jordan Stolz of the U.S. in action during the men's 5000m. REUTERS/Piroschka Van De Wouw
Speed Skating - ISU Speed Skating World Championships - Thialf, Heerenveen, Netherlands - March 7, 2026 Jordan Stolz of the U.S. in action during the men's 5000m. REUTERS/Piroschka Van De Wouw

Speed skating-Lollobrigida's heroics, Stolz's brilliance and Dutch mastery light up Milano Cortina

Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Speed Skating - Women's Mass Start Semifinals - Milano Speed Skating Stadium, Milan, Italy - February 21, 2026. Francesca Lollobrigida of Italy in action during the semifinal 2. REUTERS/Piroschka Van De Wouw
Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Speed Skating - Women's Mass Start Semifinals - Milano Speed Skating Stadium, Milan, Italy - February 21, 2026. Francesca Lollobrigida of Italy in action during the semifinal 2. REUTERS/Piroschka Van De Wouw

Speed skating-Stolz hunts third gold as Nuis makes final Games bid in 1,500m

Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Speed Skating - Men's 500m - Milano Speed Skating Stadium, Milan, Italy - February 14, 2026. Jordan Stolz of United States celebrates after winning gold and setting a new Olympic record in the Men's 500m REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane
Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics - Speed Skating - Men's 500m - Milano Speed Skating Stadium, Milan, Italy - February 14, 2026. Jordan Stolz of United States celebrates after winning gold and setting a new Olympic record in the Men's 500m REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.