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World record

ST Full-time Report: S’porean fans splurge $20k for World Cup moments

JCB chase hydrogen land speed record with digger engines and world's fastest man

Femke Broeders-Bol backed by coach to challenge the very best over 800m

United States' Tharp breaks 110m hurdles world record

Sep 15, 2025; Tokyo, Japan; Ja'Kobe Tharp (USA) during a heat of the mens 110m hurdles during World Athletics Championships at National Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Sep 15, 2025; Tokyo, Japan; Ja'Kobe Tharp (USA) during a heat of the mens 110m hurdles during World Athletics Championships at National Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Switzerland's Werro stunned to get win over Hodgkinson so soon

Athletics - Diamond League - Stockholm - Stockholm Olympic Stadium, Stockholm, Sweden - June 7, 2026 Switzerland's Audrey Werro celebrates after winning the women's 800m Christine Olsson/TT News Agency via REUTERS
Athletics - Diamond League - Stockholm - Stockholm Olympic Stadium, Stockholm, Sweden - June 7, 2026 Switzerland's Audrey Werro celebrates after winning the women's 800m Christine Olsson/TT News Agency via REUTERS

Mexico City chases world record for largest Mexican wave ahead of World Cup

People participate in an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the world’s largest “Mexican wave” along Reforma Avenue as part of activities ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, in Mexico City, Mexico, June 6, 2026. REUTERS/Luis Cortes
People participate in an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the world’s largest “Mexican wave” along Reforma Avenue as part of activities ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, in Mexico City, Mexico, June 6, 2026. REUTERS/Luis Cortes

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

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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.