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Ledecky-McIntosh Clash Sparks World-Record Watch at Pan Pacs
sports19 days ago

Ledecky-McIntosh Clash Sparks World-Record Watch at Pan Pacs

At Irvine’s Pan Pacific Championships, Katie Ledecky headlines a US team as she renews a major international rivalry with Summer McIntosh in the 400m free while also contesting the 800m and 1500m free; McIntosh seeks to challenge Ledecky after recent Olympic and world successes, with Lani Pallister a key distance threat as well. The meet also features American sprint pair Kate Douglass and Gretchen Walsh pushing for world records in the 50m/100m fly and 50m free, along with notable US men like Bobby Finke and Sam Short, making Pan Pacs the marquee international stage on home soil in 2026.

via NBC Sports|
#katie-ledecky#pan-pacific-championships#sports
Adirondack Grad Smashes Solo Pacific Row, Sets New World Records
sports1 month ago

Adirondack Grad Smashes Solo Pacific Row, Sets New World Records

Adirondack High School graduate Kelsey Pfendler completed a solo row from Monterey, California to Oahu, Hawaii in 43 days, becoming the first American woman to finish the trek solo and breaking the previous women’s record (86 days 10 hours 5 minutes) as well as the men’s record (52 days). She arrived to cheering crowds in Honolulu, saying she hadn’t expected the historic outcome.

via WKTV|
#pacific-crossing#rowing#solo-voyage
Pre Classic 2026 Preview: World-Record Dreams Meet a Loaded Mile Showdown
sports1 month ago

Pre Classic 2026 Preview: World-Record Dreams Meet a Loaded Mile Showdown

The 2026 Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field (July 3–4) features a star-studded slate from sprints to miles, with multiple events seen as potential world-record opportunities, a marquee 100m showdown among Seville, Ajayi, and Bednarek, Hodgkinson’s bid to answer Audrey Werro in the 800, and a Bowerman Mile packed with top contenders like Cam Myers, Niels Laros (scratched), Yared Nuguse, and Timothy Cheruiyot. The article outlines seven key storylines, including possible WRs in the 400m, 110m hurdles, 100m hurdles, 3000m steeple, and the mile, plus TV/streaming details and prediction polls for who wins each race.

via LetsRun.com|
#bowerman-mile#niels-laros#prefontaine-classic
Olympic Gold Medalist Lilly King to Swim Final Season in 2025
sports1 year ago

Olympic Gold Medalist Lilly King to Swim Final Season in 2025

World record swimmer Lilly King announced that the 2025 season will be her final competitive year, with her last meet set to be at her home pool in Indianapolis during the US Summer Nationals. She has achieved numerous accolades including Olympic gold and silver medals, and holds world records in breaststroke events. King expressed fulfillment with her career and a desire to finish her swimming journey in her hometown.

via SwimSwam|
#lilly-king#olympics#retirement
Mario 64 Speedrunning Revolutionized by Legendary Feat
gaming1 year ago

Mario 64 Speedrunning Revolutionized by Legendary Feat

Famed speedrunner Suigi has achieved an unprecedented feat by holding all five major world records in Super Mario 64 speedrunning categories: 120 star, 70 star, 16 star, 1 star, and 0 star. This accomplishment has led many to consider him the greatest speedrunner of all time, with his records, particularly in the popular 16 star category, standing unchallenged by significant margins. The speedrunning community is celebrating this milestone, acknowledging Suigi's dominance in the game's history.

via Time Extension|
#gaming#gaming-achievements#speedrunning
Speedrunner Dominates Super Mario 64, Declares Game 'Conquered'
gaming1 year ago

Speedrunner Dominates Super Mario 64, Declares Game 'Conquered'

Speedrunner Suigi has achieved an unprecedented feat by holding all five major speedrunning records in Super Mario 64 simultaneously, a milestone hailed as the greatest in speedrunning history. The categories—120 star, 70 star, 16 star, 1 star, and 0 star—demand diverse skills, with times ranging from 6-7 minutes to over 1.5 hours. Suigi's dominance, especially in the popular 16-star category, has led some to declare Super Mario 64 speedrunning "dead" due to his unmatched achievements.

via Gamesradar|
#gaming#gaming-achievements#speedrunning
"The Science of Sleep Deprivation: How Long Can You Go Without Sleep?"
health2 years ago

"The Science of Sleep Deprivation: How Long Can You Go Without Sleep?"

While extreme sleep deprivation records exist, such as Randy Gardner's 264-hour stint without sleep, the effects are dangerous and not encouraged. The military defines total sleep deprivation as 24 hours awake, with each 24 hours resulting in a 25-35% degradation of cognitive task performance. Chronic partial sleep deprivation can lead to increased mortality, poor performance, and decreased well-being. Insomnia should be evaluated by a professional, and relaxation is recommended to combat sleeplessness.

via Lifehacker|
#effects-of-sleep-deprivation#health#insomnia
"111-Year-Old Briton Shares Secret to Becoming World's Oldest Man"
human-interest2 years ago

"111-Year-Old Briton Shares Secret to Becoming World's Oldest Man"

John Tinniswood, the 111-year-old Briton, has become the world's oldest living man, inheriting the title from a 114-year-old Venezuelan. He attributes his longevity to "just luck" and enjoys fish and chips every Friday. Guinness World Records confirmed his status, and he expressed a measured view on the state of the world, saying it's "getting a little better but not all that much yet."

via NDTV|
#guinness-world-records#human-interest#lifestyle
"Intel's Core i9-14900KS Shatters Records with 9.1 GHz Overclock"
technology2 years ago

"Intel's Core i9-14900KS Shatters Records with 9.1 GHz Overclock"

Intel's Core i9-14900KS has been overclocked to 9.1 GHz by a team of elite overclockers, breaking multiple world records. The chip features a 6.2 GHz boost clock, the highest for any consumer processor, and was pushed to 9,117 MHz on a single performance core using liquid helium cooling and a voltage of 1.85V. The overclocking team set four new world records and utilized Asus' ROG Maximus Z790 Apex Encore motherboard. However, the $689 MSRP for the Core i9-14900KS may not justify its minimal performance gains over the Core i9-14900K, making it less appealing for most consumers compared to AMD's Ryzen processors.

via Tom's Hardware|
#core-i9-14900ks#cpu#intel