Gretchen Walsh Breaks Kate Douglass’s Nine-Day-Old World Record in the 50 Freestyle at Rome

Gretchen Walsh beats Sarah Sjöström and sets 50m freestyle world record

Gretchen Walsh beats Sarah Sjöström and sets 50m freestyle world record

Summer McIntosh breezes to women's 400m IM win at Canadian swimming trials

Summer McIntosh has broken her second world record at the 2026 Canadian national swimming trials in Montreal. The 19-year-old from Toronto touched the wall in a time of 4 minutes 27.35 seconds — the eighth-fastest performance of all time in the discipline.

‘She’s a generational talent’: Expert says Summer McIntosh is just getting started after historic world record

What to know Three-time Olympic gold medalist Summer McIntosh broke yet another record during Sunday’s swimming trials. The 19-year-old Toronto-born professional swimmer was competing in... The post ‘She’s a generational talent’: Expert says Summer McIntosh is just getting started after historic world record appeared first on NOW Toronto.

Summer McIntosh breaks 200 fly world record, oldest in women’s swimming

Old record set by China's Liu Zige in October 2009

Summer McIntosh breaks women’s 200m butterfly world record at Canadian swim trials

Summer McIntosh breaks women’s 200m butterfly world record at Canadian swim trials

McIntosh rewrites swimming history

MONTREAL — Summer McIntosh broke the world record in the 200m butterfly at the Canadian Swim Championships in Montreal, shattering the oldest world mark in women’s swimming. McIntosh, a three-time champion at the 2024 Paris Olympics, won the Canadian 200 fly title in 2mins 1.65secs to erase the prior world record of 2:01.81 set by [] The post McIntosh rewrites swimming history appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Jade Macdonald-Razvi: Champion deep sea diver speaks on resilience and records after severe injury

After a severe back injury cut her swimming and tennis career short, occupational therapist Jade Macdonald-Razvi was 25 when she decided to give freediving a go — she’s now breaking records in the sport.

Summer McIntosh: Teen star breaks world record

Summer McIntosh: Teen star breaks world record

Read how young Nigerian lady finished 144-hour Bible reading marathon in Guinness World Record attempt

A Nigerian woman has completed a 144-hour Guinness World Record attempt for the longest marathon reading of the Holy Bible on Sunday, June 29, 2026.

She Ran for Medals. Then Her Best Friend Was Murdered. Now She Runs to Save Lives.

Agnes Tirop broke a world record. Days later, she was dead — killed at home by her husband. Her friend Viola Cheptoo made a vow at the graveside: Agnes’s story would not end in silence. On 7 September 2021, Agnes Tirop crossed a finish line in Herzogenaurach, Germany, and shattered the world record for the []

Summer McIntosh breaks world record in women’s 200m butterfly

History was made in swimming on Sunday and a Canadian was in the spotlight. In the women’s 200 metre butterfly, Canadian Olympic gold medalist Summer McIntosh of Toronto, Ontario broke the world record with a time of 2:01.65 at the Canadian Swim Trials in Montreal, Quebec. Liu Zige of China had the old world record [] The post Summer McIntosh breaks world record in women’s 200m butterfly appeared first on Canadian Sport Scene.

Summer McIntosh breaks women’s 200-metre butterfly world record at Canadian trials

MONTREAL — Summer McIntosh is the new world record-holder in the women’s 200-metre butterfly. The swimming sensation touched the wall in two minutes 1.65 seconds on Sunday night at the Canadian trials, breaking Chinese swimmer Liu Zige’s once-untouchable mark. “That was the one world record that I’ve always dreamt of as a kid,” an emotional [] The post Summer McIntosh breaks women’s 200-metre butterfly world record at Canadian trials appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

Paralympics: Jess Johnstone targets Dame Sophie Pascoe’s record on charge towards LA28 – On The Up

Paralympics: Jess Johnstone targets Dame Sophie Pascoe’s record on charge towards LA28 – On The Up

Cheryl Reeve is now the winningest coach in WNBA history, and her presence is more important than ever

Reeve set the all-time wins record earlier this week and has been a steady presence in the W for 20+ years

Taylor Swift's Life in Photos

The pop superstar has broken records and amassed awards during her career

Sam Fender and Olivia Dean make UK chart history with Rein Me In

They break the record for the longest-running number one single of all time by a British act.

Serena Williams drops Wimbledon comeback match to 20-year-old Maya Joint after four-year absence

Serena Williams fell to 20-year-old Maya Joint in her first singles match since 2022, returning to Wimbledon's Centre Court after nearly four years.

Count me in for the Serena Williams comeback — however long it lasts

This run is about more than whether the women’s tennis legend can buck the odds in a single Grand Slam. The post Count me in for the Serena Williams comeback — however long it lasts appeared first on MS NOW.

Oakley wins 400m on pro debut at PreFontaine Classic

Jamaica’s Dejanae Oakley made a triumphant start to her professional career on Friday, winning the women’s 400m at the PreFontaine Classic at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon.Oakley, who recently won the NCAA 400m outdoor title at the same track, clocked 49.64 seconds as she held off American Aaliya Butler who was second in 49.97 seconds with Jamaican national champion Stacey-Ann Williams placing third in 50.12 seconds.The Wanda Diamond League meet continues on Saturday with another 13 Jamaicans set to participate on the main day of competition.Sprinters Tina and Tia Clayton, Shericka Jackson, and Bryan Levell; sprint hurdlers Ackera Nugent, Danielle Williams and Demario Prince; as well as shot putter Rajindra Campbell are among the Jamaicans set to compete.-Paul A Reid

Lionel Messi breaks record for most career World Cup goals

Lionel Messi has broken the record for the most career goals at the World Cup by scoring in Argentina's game against Austria.

Song Se-ra wins bronze at Asian Fencing Championships

South Korean fencing star Song Se-ra captured a bronze medal in the women's individual epee event at the 2026 Asian Fencing Championships on Sunday. Competing in New Delhi, Song finished third behind Irina Bakaldina of Kazakhstan and Kaylin Hsieh of Hong Kong. Ranked No. 3 in the world in women's individual epee — the highest-ranked Asian athlete in the discipline — Song had been aiming to defend the Asian championship title she won last year. However, her bid for back-to-back titles ended in th

Kenya’s Wanyonyi shatters 26-year-old world record in Monaco

The 21-year-old clocked 2 minutes 11.83 seconds, eclipsing the previous world record of 2:11.96. The post Kenya’s Wanyonyi shatters 26-year-old world record in Monaco appeared first on BOL News.

Lionel Messi breaks 56-year World Cup record as Argentina reach quarter-finals

Lionel Messi, at 39, breaks a 56-year-old FIFA World Cup record, inspiring Argentina's comeback victory over Egypt, as they advance to face Switzerland or Colombia.

Sam Fender and Olivia Dean’s ‘Rein Me In’ makes history as longest-running British Number One of all time

Breaking a record that has stood for more than 30 years is a remarkable achievement The post Sam Fender and Olivia Dean’s ‘Rein Me In’ makes history as longest-running British Number One of all time appeared first on NME.

Comparing Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi’s penalty records

Who has the better record from 12 yards out? The post Comparing Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi’s penalty records appeared first on Planet Football.

Dramatic Gabriel Martinelli winner for Brazil breaks World Cup record

Dramatic Gabriel Martinelli winner for Brazil breaks World Cup record

Three areas the Braves need to improve at 2026 trade deadline

The Atlanta Braves may have entered Saturday with the fourth-best record in baseball, but their recent performance would suggest otherwise.

Jefferson Wooden holds off Richardson for Eugene 100m win

Melissa Jefferson-Wooden edged Sha’Carri Richardson at the line to win a scintillating women’s 100m Saturday at a Eugene Diamond League athletics meeting otherwise marked by upsets. Jefferson-Wooden remained unbeaten over 100m since 2024, but there were plenty of surprises elsewhere. US 18-year-old Tate Taylor powered to a 200m victory over Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo, 21-year-old [] The post Jefferson Wooden holds off Richardson for Eugene 100m win appeared first on The Namibian.

Serena Williams declines post-match press conference after Wimbledon exit

At age 44, Serena Williams’ return to Wimbledon was short-lived. The seven-time Wimbledon champion lost in three sets to 20-year-old Australian Maya Joint in the first round of the Women’s Singles draw on Tuesday. Nobody was prepared to criticize Williams for her return, and rightfully so. She took a woman less than half her age

Lionel Messi breaks World Cup goals record

The 38-year-old broke previous records by scoring his team's only two goals in a 2-0 victory Monday over Australia

Lionel Messi breaks World Cup scoring record with his 17th goal for Argentina

Lionel Messi broke the World Cup scoring record with his 17th goal in defending champion Argentina's match against Austria on Monday, after he had missed a penalty kick earlier in the game.

US woman rows into record books

US woman rows into record books

Which records has France’s Kylian Mbappe broken at FIFA World Cup 2026?

From individual milestones to national numbers, several records have tumbled in Mbappe's historic World Cup run.

Serena Williams loses to Maya Joint at Wimbledon in first singles match in nearly four years

In her first singles match in nearly four years, Serena Williams hung tough but ultimately fell to a player 23 years her junior, Maya Joint of Australia, in three sets at Wimbledon.