SAINT-DENIS, France — In one of the most-anticipated matchups of these 2024 Summer Games, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone of the U.S. outdueled Femke Bol of the Netherlands to…
With the controversial absence of its king, Joey Chestnut, the competitive eating world turned its eyes Thursday to Coney Island, where an open field of…
EUGENE, Ore. — Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone lowered her world record once again, running the 400-meter hurdles in 50.65 seconds Sunday to win the U.S. Olympic trials. In…
In short: Chess champion Tunde Onakoya has completed a 60-hour marathon game in a world record attempt. He hoped the game played in times square will help…
Femke Bol of the Netherlands has shattered her own indoor 400 metres world record to take gold at the global championships in Glasgow.Women's 400m finalWorld…
We’re still waiting for the official cause of death for Matthew Perry, who was famous for starring in “Friends” and struggling mightily with substance abuse.…
Australia's Mollie O'Callaghan says she was a "wreck" after setting a world record and winning gold in the women's 200 metres freestyle in Fukuoka.Key points:O'Callaghan swam 1:52.85…
A 1978 LandCruiser "rust bucket" is being converted into a waterproof electric vehicle that its team of engineers hopes will make it across Darwin Harbour — under water. A…
A university professor has set a new record for the longest time living underwater without depressurisation at a Florida Keys lodge for scuba divers.Key points:Dr Joseph…
Olympics closing ceremony in Paris has a Hollywood ending
And so the two weeks when I become interested in athletics every four years have drawn to a close, with a ceremony to mark the…
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Paris Olympics: Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone wins 400-meter hurdles
SAINT-DENIS, France — In one of the most-anticipated matchups of these 2024 Summer Games, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone of the U.S. outdueled Femke Bol of the Netherlands to…
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South Korean sharpshooter wins silver. Elon Musk helps her go viral
SEOUL — A day after Kim Ye-ji won a silver medal in the 10-meter air pistol event at the Paris Olympics, she learned that the internet…
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Patrick Bertoletti wins Nathan’s hot dog eating contest
With the controversial absence of its king, Joey Chestnut, the competitive eating world turned its eyes Thursday to Coney Island, where an open field of…
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Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone breaks world record in 400 hurdles
EUGENE, Ore. — Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone lowered her world record once again, running the 400-meter hurdles in 50.65 seconds Sunday to win the U.S. Olympic trials. In…
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Grant Fisher aims to help U.S. end its distance medal drought
When Grant Fisher stepped to the starting line for the 10,000-meter final at the Tokyo Olympics, he knew he had to cover a lot more…
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Chess champion Tunde Onakoya completes 60-hour chess marathon in world record attempt in Times Square
In short: Chess champion Tunde Onakoya has completed a 60-hour marathon game in a world record attempt. He hoped the game played in times square will help…
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Dutch superstar Femke Bol breaks 400m indoor world record at world titles in Glasgow
Femke Bol of the Netherlands has shattered her own indoor 400 metres world record to take gold at the global championships in Glasgow.Women's 400m finalWorld…
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Port Macquarie group unofficially breaks world record for largest paddle-out, to honour shark bite victim
Ten years after Port Macquarie's Zac Young was killed by a shark, the community has unofficially set a new world record for the largest paddle-out,…
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Why the Matthew Perry toxicology results don’t matter
We’re still waiting for the official cause of death for Matthew Perry, who was famous for starring in “Friends” and struggling mightily with substance abuse.…
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Australia’s Mollie O’Callaghan stunned after breaking swimming world record in Fukuoka
Australia's Mollie O'Callaghan says she was a "wreck" after setting a world record and winning gold in the women's 200 metres freestyle in Fukuoka.Key points:O'Callaghan swam 1:52.85…
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‘Rust bucket’ 1978 LandCruiser aims to drive 7km under water across Darwin Harbour — again
A 1978 LandCruiser "rust bucket" is being converted into a waterproof electric vehicle that its team of engineers hopes will make it across Darwin Harbour — under water. A…
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Joseph Dituri breaks record for longest time spent underwater without depressurisation
A university professor has set a new record for the longest time living underwater without depressurisation at a Florida Keys lodge for scuba divers.Key points:Dr Joseph…
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