Australia's Commonwealth Games team has issued strict instructions prohibiting athletes from mentioning billionaire Gina Rinehart or other private benefactors in media or social media until after the 2026 Glasgow Games, to protect official sponsors.
The UK's tribute act scene is flourishing, offering affordable live music to low- to middle-income families amidst a cost of living crisis. These acts, often highly skilled, are crucial for the survival of grassroots music venues, contributing millions to the industry despite facing an 'elitist attitude'.
Billionaire Gina Rinehart has offered Australian Commonwealth Games swimmers cash bonuses for medals and world records at Glasgow 2026, welcomed by Kyle Chalmers. This incentive aims to boost participation amid athlete withdrawals, though Commonwealth Games Australia distances itself from the private scheme.
Karolina Urbanova from the Czech Republic and Hayward native Meredith Ingbretson broke multiple world records at the annual Lumberjack World Championships in Hayward, Wisconsin. Their achievements underscore the sport's expanding reach and increased opportunities for women in traditionally male-dominated events.
Josh Kerr, fresh off a mile world record, aims to fulfill his childhood dream by winning gold for Scotland at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, a city with personal significance for the middle-distance runner.
Three new women's world records were set at the Lumberjack World Championships in Hayward, Wisconsin. Karolina Urbanová from the Czech Republic broke records in two chopping events, while Meredith Ingbretson of Hayward set a new record in the Boom Run.
17-year-old Mehar Singh set a new Guinness World Record by achieving the fastest 100-meter ascent by a quadcopter in just 0.91 seconds. His custom-engineered drone's feat showcases his technical prowess and sets a new benchmark for drone technology, inspiring future innovations.
British runner Josh Kerr broke the mile world record in London, finishing in 3 minutes and 42.66 seconds. He surpassed Moroccan runner Hicham El Guerrouj's 1999 record by nearly half a second, fulfilling his 'Project 222' goal at the Wanda Diamond League meet.
Josh Kerr broke the one-mile world record in 3min 42.66sec at the London Diamond League, fulfilling his bold prediction. The 28-year-old Briton surpassed Hicham El Guerrouj's 27-year-old mark, becoming the seventh British man to hold the record.
Josh Kerr, former 1500m world champion, aims to break Hicham El Guerrouj's one-mile world record (3:43.13) at the London Diamond League, feeling in the best shape of his life and unafraid of failure.
Eighteen-year-old Maya Merhige completed the 21.4-mile North Channel swim from Ireland to Scotland in 12 hours, 19 minutes, 37 seconds. This marks her fifth successful swim in the Oceans Seven challenge, aiming to become the youngest person to achieve this feat and earn a Guinness World Record while raising funds for pediatric cancer research.
Over 22,000 people gathered in London's Hyde Park wearing bald caps to set a Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people wearing bald caps, inspired by rapper Pitbull.
Pitbull and 22,141 fans set a Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people wearing bald caps at his BST Hyde Park show in London. The event, inspired by BBC Radio 1 presenter Greg James and content creator Jack Remmington, saw fans dressed in Pitbull's signature style.
O médico Renato Bayma Gaia e sua namorada, Naiara Roberta Ribeiro de Marins, conquistaram o recorde mundial do Guinness de maior número de beijos em 30 segundos, com 195 beijos. A homologação ocorreu nesta quinta-feira (9).
Canadian swimmer Summer McIntosh shattered the oldest world record in women's individual swimming, while England and Morocco secured spots in the World Cup quarterfinals after dramatic matches.
Canadian swimmer Summer McIntosh, 19, broke the 16-year-old women's 200m butterfly world record with a time of 2:01.65 at the Canadian Trials in Montreal. Already an Olympic champion, McIntosh now holds four individual long-course world records.
Summer McIntosh broke the 200m butterfly world record with a time of 2:01.65 at Canada's Pan Pacific Championships trials in Montreal. She surpassed Liu Zige's 2009 record, set before the ban on 'supersuits', and now holds five of the six fastest times in the event.
Lamont Marcell Jacobs clocked an incredible 9.67 seconds in the 100m at the Raiffeisen Austrian Open, making him the second-fastest man ever across all conditions. However, the performance won't be official due to a +4.1m/s tailwind.
Studenti dell'Università di Pisa, parte del progetto Icarus, hanno stabilito un Guinness World Record costruendo l'aeroplano di carta più grande del mondo. Il velivolo, con un'apertura alare di 20,04 metri, ha volato per 59 metri, superando il precedente primato e certificato il 25 giugno a BolognaFiere.
American swimmer Gretchen Walsh set a new women's 50m freestyle world record of 23.55 seconds at the Sette Colli International Trophy in Rome on Sunday, surpassing Kate Douglass's recent record.
Audrey Werro ran the third-fastest 800m in history (1:53.80) in Paris, closing in on Jarmila Kratochvilova's 40-year world record. Werro will next face Britain's Keely Hodgkinson at the European Championships in August, setting the stage for a potential record-breaking clash.
Dutch swimmer Marrit Steenbergen sets new women’s 100m freestyle world record with 51.68 seconds at Rome’s Sette Colli International Trophy, surpassing Sarah Sjostrom’s 2017 record of 51.71.
Scottish athlete Josh Kerr, 28, is meticulously preparing to break Hicham El Guerrouj's 27-year-old mile world record of 3:43.13 at the London Diamond League on July 18. His "Project 222" involves bespoke equipment and intense training, with plans to also compete in the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi possesses the talent for international cricket, according to batting coach Sitanshu Kotak. If selected for India's T20I against Ireland in Belfast, he could break Sachin Tendulkar's record as the youngest international cricketer.
