Team USA stormed to a new world record in the mixed 4x400m relay during the qualifying heats of the Paris Olympics 2024. They clocked an impressive 3:07.41, surpassing their own previous record set at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest just last month.
The 2020 Tokyo Olympics saw the emergence of a fierce rivalry between American swimming star Caeleb Dressel and Hungarian sensation Kristof Milak. Dressel, known for his speed, broke his own world record in the 100m butterfly, edging out Milak by a narrow margin. This victory further fueled the rivalry, with Milak declaring his ambition to dominate both the 100m and 200m butterfly events, aiming to surpass Dressel’s dominance. This brewing rivalry promises intense competition and potential record-breaking performances at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
China’s Pan Zhanle set a new world record in the men’s 100m freestyle at the Paris Olympics, smashing his own previous record by a significant margin. The 19-year-old’s impressive performance secured him gold, leaving Australian Kyle Chalmers and Romanian David Popovici in second and third place, respectively.
Jiya Rai, a 16-year-old from Mumbai with Autism Spectrum Disorder, has become the world’s youngest and fastest para swimmer to cross the English Channel, completing the 34km swim in 17 hours and 25 minutes. This accomplishment adds to her impressive list of achievements, including swimming across the Palk Strait and participating in a relay swim from Mumbai to Goa. Jiya’s incredible journey inspires others and showcases the potential of individuals with disabilities.
Jessica Hull of Australia shattered the women’s 2,000m world record in Monaco, while Jakob Ingebrigtsen of Norway broke his own European 1500m record. Both athletes made powerful statements ahead of the Paris Olympics.
Olympic pole vault champion Armand Duplantis secured victory at the Paris Diamond League meet with a first-attempt clearance. While he fell short of breaking his own world record, Duplantis expressed confidence in his preparations for the upcoming Paris Games.
Ukraine’s Yaroslava Mahuchikh shattered the women’s high jump world record, leaping 2.10 meters in Paris, surpassing the 36-year-old mark set by Stefka Kostadinova.
Glamorgan’s thrilling chase of 593 against Gloucestershire in the English County Championship ended in a tie, with the Welsh county falling just one run short of a world record. Despite a brilliant innings from Sam Northeast and Marnus Labuschagne, Glamorgan was denied victory by a sensational catch from James Bracey off the final ball.
The Indian Women’s Cricket team set a new world record for the most runs scored in a single day’s play in a Test match, surpassing a record that stood for nearly 90 years. Opener Shafali Verma’s double century and Smriti Mandhana’s century propelled India to a massive 525 runs on the first day against South Africa in Chennai.
LEGOLAND New York Resort hosted a record-breaking disco party for the grand opening of its latest attraction, Minifigure Skyflyer. Over 700 guests donned their best disco attire and danced their way to a new world record, setting the stage for a thrilling new ride experience.
