British runners in particular have long tried to cross the finish line in less than 4 minutes, records show, sometimes running in the nude or trying to win a bet ...

Josh Kerr won silver and bronze medals in the 1500m at the last two Olympics.

Summer McIntosh broke the longest-standing world record in women’s swimming, and the last women’s record remaining from the super-suit era. McIntosh, a three-time 2024 Olympic gold medalist, clocked 2 ...

Kerr announced his bid to break the world record months in advance, and pulled off the plan in London on Saturday.

Discover the 25 Most INSANE World Records Ever! From unbelievable human body feats to mind-boggling skills, these crazy achievements will shock you. See th ...

Incredible challenges achieved are being celebrated on Guinness World Records Day 2025. To mark the occasion, taking place Thursday, Nov. 20, three new UK records were set at the Up at The O2 roofwalk ...

With an Afro that is more than six feet in circumference, Jessica Martinez set a new Guinness record. By Alisha Haridasani Gupta When it comes to mass-participation events, would-be record setters are ...

Growing your hair crazy long has its perks, just ask Amir Menendez. The 14-year-old has broken the 2024 Guinness World record for largest afro on a living teenager and man in the world. Amir’s afro ...

Seven world records in just over a week raises eyebrows. While such feats are not unheard of in track and field, this record-breaking nine-day period was not at an Olympic Games, a World Championships ...