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Tigst Assefa Smashes Women's Marathon World Record in 2:15:41

Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa defended her London Marathon title and lowered her own women-only world record by nine seconds, the third year in a row the mark has fallen on the same course.

Human Achievements

Jayden Davis Runs 44.29 in 400m — World's Fastest Time of 2026

The Arizona State junior clocked a world-leading 44.29 at the Mt. SAC Relays, breaking a 58-year-old Sun Devils program record set in 1968 — and the NCAA's fastest time this season.

Human Achievements

John Korir Smashes Boston Marathon Course Record With 2:01:52 Defense

The Kenyan star sliced 57 seconds off the iconic course record to defend his title, while Sharon Lokedi swept the women's race for back-to-back wins in Boston.

Human Achievements

Gout Gout Runs 19.67s to Become Fastest Teenager in 200m History

The 19-year-old Australian sprinter shattered the world under-20 200m record at the national championships in Sydney, blowing past Usain Bolt on the all-time junior list.

Human Achievements

USC's Garrett Kaalund Becomes First to Break 20 Seconds in Indoor 200m

The USC sprinter ran 19.95 seconds at the NCAA Indoor Championships — shattering the collegiate and American records in a time no one thought was possible indoors.

Human Achievements

From College Football to World's Fastest: Jordan Anthony Wins 60m Gold on Championship Debut

Just nine months after leaving college football, 21-year-old American sprinter Jordan Anthony stunned the world by winning the 60m title at the World Indoor Championships in Toruń with the fourth-fastest time in history.

Human Achievements

Keely Hodgkinson Caps Dominant Indoor Season With World Championship Gold in Record-Breaking Style

British Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson claimed her first world indoor 800m title in a championship record 1:55.30, capping an extraordinary season that included shattering a 24-year-old world indoor record.

Human Achievements

Simon Ehammer Shatters Heptathlon World Record With Stunning Performance in Toruń

Switzerland's Simon Ehammer scored 6,670 points at the World Indoor Championships in Toruń, Poland, breaking Ashton Eaton's 14-year-old heptathlon world record.