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Bolt Runs 9.58 Over 100m, Still the World Record
At the 2009 World Championships in Berlin, Bolt clocked 9.58 over 100m — the largest single improvement of the electronic-timing era, and a mark that still stands as the world record.
Billiards/PoolSanchez Ruiz Takes Second US Open 9-Ball Title
Sanchez Ruiz edged Robbie Capito 13-12 in a hill-hill final to win the 2026 US Open 9-Ball Championship, becoming only the tenth player in 49 years to claim the title more than once.
UltramarathonEckert First Woman Past 1,000 km in Six-Day Race
Eckert covered 1,023.948 km in 144 hours to win the 2026 GOMU 6-Day World Championship outright, becoming the first woman to pass 1,000 km in a six-day race while finishing ahead of every man in the field.
CricketHermann Ties World Record With 150 on ODI Debut
Hermann scored 150 off 126 balls on his ODI debut for South Africa against Namibia in Windhoek, equalling the world record for the highest score by a batter on debut.
Newton-Smith Takes Decathlon World Title on 7,900 Record
Newton-Smith won the 2026 Women's Decathlon World Championships in Oberlin, Ohio, scoring 7,900 points for a championship record and the highest total in the event's modern era.
LacrosseUSA Women Claim Tenth Lacrosse World Title, Fifth Straight
The USA women defeated Canada 16–4 in the 2026 World Lacrosse Women's Championship final, securing their tenth world title and fifth in a row.
Kitesurfing/WingfoilCasati Wins Big Air World Title in Family One-Two
Casati captured the 2026 GKA Big Air Kite World Championship with victory at the season-ending stop in Mykonos, where brother Lorenzo finished second for a family one-two on tour.
Kitesurfing/WingfoilSol Claims Ninth World Title in Big Air Kite
Sol secured her ninth world title at the 2026 GKA Big Air Kite World Championship, closing the season with a dominant win at the final stop in Mykonos.
Kitesurfing/WingfoilZust Defends Hydrofoil Big Air World Title in Sylt
Zust went back-to-back at the GKA Hydrofoil Big Air World Championship, defending her title in brutal North Sea conditions off Sylt — all while working full-time as a medical doctor.
Kitesurfing/WingfoilCarew Claims Fifth Kite-Surf World Championship
Carew secured his fifth career Kite-Surf world title at the season-ending GKA Kite World Cup in Sylt, matching Capucine Delannoy's fifth crown on the women's side.
Richardson Anchors USA Relay to Gold by 0.04s
Days after a fifth-place 100m finish, Richardson anchored the USA 4x100m relay to gold in Tokyo, edging Jamaica by 0.04s to clock 41.75.
Hicham El Guerrouj: Wins Olympic 1500m gold in Athens, redemption after falling in the 1996 final and taking silver in 2000.
Wins Olympic 1500m gold in Athens, redemption after falling in the 1996 final and taking silver in 2000.
Kipyegon Lowers 1500m World Record to 3:48.68
At the Eugene meet, Faith Kipyegon lowered her own 1500m world record to 3:48.68, resetting the standard she had already set in the event.
Hicham El Guerrouj: Wins four consecutive World Championships 1500m titles (1997, 1999, 2001, 2003) — a record streak.
Wins four consecutive World Championships 1500m titles (1997, 1999, 2001, 2003) — a record streak.
El Guerrouj Wins World Indoor 1500m Gold
El Guerrouj claimed 1500m gold at the World Indoor Championships in Barcelona, adding another title to his middle-distance record.
Hodgkinson Takes World 800m Silver in 1:56.38
Hodgkinson claimed 800m silver at the World Championships in Eugene, crossing the line in 1:56.38 to secure a place on the podium.
Annika Sörenstam: Shoots a 13-under-par 59 in the second round of the Standard Register Ping, becoming the first woman to shoot
Shoots a 13-under-par 59 in the second round of the Standard Register Ping, becoming the first woman to shoot 59 in a professional tour event; goes on to win the tournament at a record 27-under 261.
Barry Bonds: Wins a record 7th career MVP (4 consecutive, 2001-2004) — most in MLB history.
Wins a record 7th career MVP (4 consecutive, 2001-2004) — most in MLB history.
Hodgkinson Takes 800m Silver, Breaks British Record at 19
At 19, Keely Hodgkinson claimed 800m silver at the Tokyo Olympics, breaking the British record in the process. A signature moment for a rising talent in the two-lap event.
Hodgkinson Becomes Youngest 800m European Indoor Champion
Days after turning 19, Keely Hodgkinson claimed the women's 800m title at the European Indoor Championships, becoming the youngest champion in the event's history.
Hodgkinson Takes 800m Silver at World Championships
Keely Hodgkinson claimed silver in the 800m at the World Championships in Budapest, adding another podium finish to her collection on the global stage.
Hodgkinson Takes World Indoor 800m Gold in 1:55.30
Keely Hodgkinson claimed her first global title at the World Indoor Championships in Torun, winning 800m gold in a championship record 1:55.30 ahead of Switzerland's Audrey Werro.
Bonds Ends Final Hall Ballot at 66 Percent
On his final BBWAA ballot, Bonds drew 66 percent of the vote, short of the 75 percent needed for Hall of Fame induction as the steroid-era debate weighed on the outcome.
Hodgkinson Takes 800m Bronze After Injury Season
After a season disrupted by injury, Hodgkinson returned to the track to claim 800m bronze at the World Championships in Tokyo.
Sorenstam Tops First Women's World Golf Rankings
When the Rolex Women's World Golf Rankings debuted, Sorenstam claimed the top spot, standing at world number one on the very first ranking date.
Kipyegon Breaks 1500m World Record, First Under 3:50
In Florence, Kipyegon ran 3:49.11 to break the women's 1500m world record, becoming the first woman ever to go under 3:50.
Kejelcha Sets 10K Road World Record at 26:31
Yomif Kejelcha ran 26:31 in Castellon, Spain, to set the men's 10km road world record.
Kipyegon Defends Olympic 1500m Title in Record 3:53.11
Kipyegon defended her Olympic 1500m title in Tokyo, crossing in 3:53.11 to set a new Olympic record.
Kipyegon Wins Olympic 1500m Gold, Her First Global Title
Kipyegon claimed Olympic 1500m gold in Rio, crossing in 4:08.92 to secure her first global title.
Sawe Debuts in 2:02:05, Fifth-Fastest Ever
Sawe opened his marathon career in Valencia with a 2:02:05 finish, ranking as the fifth-fastest debut in history at the time.
Kipyegon Sets Mile World Record at 4:07.64
Faith Kipyegon set a new mile world record of 4:07.64 in Monaco, adding another global mark to her middle-distance résumé.
Bol Wins 400m Hurdles World Title in Budapest
Femke Bol claimed the 400m hurdles world title in Budapest, adding a global gold to her championship record.
Bol Anchors Dutch Mixed Relay to Gold, Euro Record
Femke Bol ran the anchor leg as the Netherlands won Olympic gold in the mixed 4x400m relay in Paris, setting a European record of 3:07.43.
Kejelcha Runs 1:59:41 in London Marathon Debut
In his marathon debut in London, Kejelcha clocked 1:59:41 — the second-fastest marathon ever run, making him the second man in history to break two hours.
Bol Defends 400m Hurdles World Title in Tokyo
Femke Bol defended her 400m hurdles world title in Tokyo, retaining the crown as reigning world champion in the event.
Bol Runs 1:54.71 for 800m Best in Debut Season
Bol clocked a personal best of 1:54.71 over 800m, setting the mark in her first competitive season at the distance.
Bol Switches to the 800m, Eyes LA 2028
Femke Bol announces a move from the 400m hurdles to the 800m, setting her sights on the LA 2028 Olympics.
Hicham El Guerrouj: Sets the 2000m world record, 4:44.79, in Berlin.
In Berlin, Hicham El Guerrouj clocked 4:44.79 over 2000m to set a new world record, adding another distance to his middle-distance résumé.
Hicham El Guerrouj: Sets the mile world record, 3:43.13, in Rome.
In Rome, Hicham El Guerrouj ran the mile in 3:43.13, setting a world record in the event.
El Guerrouj Sets 1500m World Record at 3:26.00
In Rome, Hicham El Guerrouj ran the 1500m in 3:26.00 to set a world record. Twenty-eight years on, the mark still stands.
Sorenstam Enters Golf Hall of Fame at 33, Still Active
At 33, Annika Sorenstam entered the World Golf Hall of Fame while still competing on tour, earning the sport's highest honor before her playing days were done.
Sorenstam Captures Third U.S. Women's Open Title
Sorenstam claims her third U.S. Women's Open title, adding the 2006 crown to earlier wins in 1995 and 1996 to complete a trio of national championships.
Barry Bonds: Sets a World Series record .700 on-base percentage across the 2002 World Series, which the Giants lost to the
Sets a World Series record .700 on-base percentage across the 2002 World Series, which the Giants lost to the Angels.
Barry Bonds: Breaks the single-season home run record, finishing with 73 home runs.
Breaks the single-season home run record, finishing with 73 home runs.
Barry Bonds: Becomes the sole member of the 500 home run/500 stolen base club.
Becomes the sole member of the 500 home run/500 stolen base club.
Sorenstam Completes Career Grand Slam at British Open
With her victory at the Women's British Open, Sorenstam completed the career grand slam, claiming the one major that had eluded her.
Sorenstam Wins Third Chevron Title Among 10 Majors
Annika Sorenstam captured three Chevron/Nabisco Championships in 2001, 2002 and 2005, adding to a career total of 10 major titles.
Ruth Delivers the Called Shot in the 1932 World Series
In Game 3 of the 1932 World Series, Babe Ruth homered off Charlie Root in a moment forever known as the "called shot" — one of baseball's most iconic and debated plays.
Ruth Hits 714th Home Run, a Record for 40 Years
With his 714th and final career home run, he set a record that would stand for nearly four decades before Hank Aaron surpassed it in 1974.
Ruth Hits 60th Home Run, a Record for 34 Years
At Yankee Stadium, Babe Ruth hit his 60th home run of the season, setting a single-season record that stood for 34 years until Roger Maris broke it in 1961.