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# Record Breaker

This year
2023
# Take a Bow
Record-breaking Chris Ashton hailed as ‘best try-scorer Europe has ever seen’
The winger became the first player to reach 100 Premiership tries during Leicester’s win over Exeter.
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Apr 16th 2023, 8:03 PM
# Record Breaker
Harry Kane breaks scoring record as England win in Italy
It was England’s first win away to Italy since 1961.
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Mar 23rd 2023, 9:53 PM
Last year
2022
# Boost
Daniel Wiffen sets new European record for 800 metres freestyle
The Co Down swimmer’s time is just 2.5 seconds off the world record.
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Dec 15th 2022, 4:15 PM
# Record Breaker
Eliud Kipchoge breaks world record at Berlin Marathon
Kenyan looked set to run a sub-two-hour time at midway point.
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Sep 25th 2022, 10:57 AM
# Record Breaker
13-year-old Christopher Atherton breaks Eamonn Collins' record as youngest senior footballer
The teenager provided an assist with his first touch for Glenavon last night.
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Sep 14th 2022, 5:00 PM
# anticipation
Ireland's record breaker set for one of the biggest games of his career
Conor Coventry has now played more games for the Boys in Green’s U21 side than anyone else.
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Jun 13th 2022, 3:49 PM
# Record Breaker
Patrick Horgan overtakes Joe Canning to become championship all-time top scorer
The Cork great hit four points in Walsh Park on Sunday.
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May 15th 2022, 3:45 PM
# Record Breaker
Katie Taylor's triumph over Amanda Serrano attracted 1.5 million viewers worldwide
Fans tuned in across 170+ markets worldwide.
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May 4th 2022, 4:44 PM
All time
# Record Breaker
Rachael Blackmore favourite to claim World Sport Star title at BBC awards
The Tipperary jockey faces stiff competition from a host of international athletes.
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Dec 6th 2021, 2:11 PM
# Record Breaker
Stuart Hogg becomes Scotland’s leading try-scorer in win over Japan
The full-back has registered 25 tries for his country.
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Nov 20th 2021, 3:17 PM
# Record Breaker
With 233 caps to her name, Brazil legend Formiga to retire from international football aged 43
The indefatigable midfielder is the only footballer in either the men’s or women’s game to play in seven World Cups.
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Nov 10th 2021, 12:24 PM
# Record Breaker
Jurgen Klopp suggests talks ongoing with Mohamed Salah over new Liverpool deal
The 29-year-old Egypt striker has two years left on his current deal with the Reds.
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Aug 20th 2021, 10:52 PM
# can ewe believe it
‘A dream come true’: Record-breaking Donegal ram sells for €44,000
It is the largest amount ever paid for a ram in Ireland.
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Aug 4th 2021, 9:08 PM
# Record Breaker
Cristiano Ronaldo makes history in front of over 60,000 supporters
Portugal were made to work but ultimately were too good for Hungary.
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Jun 15th 2021, 7:19 PM
Premier League's youngest-ever goalscorer announces retirement
James Vaughan is hanging up his boots following a succession of injuries.
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May 27th 2021, 6:45 PM
# Record Breaker
History maker! Rachael Blackmore wins the Aintree Grand National on Minella Times
More glory for trainer Henry De Bromhead.
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Apr 10th 2021, 5:28 PM
# Record Breaker
'Nobody here expected Devin to go off and be what he has become'
As a young man, Devin Toner never quite appeared destined for sporting greatness.
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Mar 27th 2021, 10:00 AM
# Record Breaker
'It’s been a long time coming' - Paddy Madden becomes League One club's all-time EFL top goalscorer
The 30-year-old Dubliner was on target in Fleetwood Town’s win over Doncaster Rovers last night.
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Feb 10th 2021, 1:30 PM
# Incredible
Ugandan champion runner breaks 5,000m world record by almost 30 seconds
Joshua Cheptegei clocked a time of 12 minutes 51 seconds.
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Feb 16th 2020, 9:34 PM
# Record Breaker
Kenya's Kosgei shatters Radcliffe world record in Chicago Marathon
Mo Farah finished 8th in the men’s race.
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Oct 13th 2019, 6:03 PM
# Record Breaker
22-year-old Miedema becomes Netherlands' record-goalscorer with double against Cameroon
Arsenal forward Vivianne Miedema scored twice as the Netherlands sealed their place in the knockout stages.
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Jun 15th 2019, 4:36 PM
# Record Breaker
'I did not expect this': Newry 18-year-old smashes Irish senior heptathlon record in Italy
St Gerard’s AC’s Kate O’Connor set a new Irish record on Sunday in Larna with 5881 points.
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Apr 29th 2019, 3:18 PM
# Record Breaker
'I'm happy and proud' - Mo Salah becomes fastest Liverpool player to score 50 Premier League goals
The Egypt star scored his first goal in two months as the Reds overcame Southampton 3-1 on Friday.
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Apr 5th 2019, 10:44 PM
# the first of many
'This is a first step in my career': Obafemi after record-breaking first Premier League goal
The 18-year-old Dubliner became the youngest senior Ireland international to score in the Premier League.
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Dec 23rd 2018, 1:58 PM
# Record Breaker
Michael Obafemi becomes youngest senior Irish international to score in the Premier League
The 18-year-old made his full Premier League debut just three weeks ago.
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Dec 22nd 2018, 4:48 PM
# Record Breaker
'Sure I have an American accent, but I'm all Irish blood. I'm Irish and I'll believe that right until the day I die'
Swimmer Shane Ryan reflects on winning Ireland’s first ever World Swimming Championships medal.
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Dec 22nd 2018, 9:35 AM
# Record Breaker
Sligo's 18-year-old swimming sensation breaks fourth Irish senior record in three days
Mona McSharry is having a week to remember at the Irish Short-Course Swimming Championships in Antrim.
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Dec 8th 2018, 3:47 PM
# Record Breaker
Brees breaks Manning's all-time passing record as Saints beat Redskins
Behind a history-making performance from quarterback Drew Brees, the New Orleans Saints downed the Washington Redskins.
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Oct 9th 2018, 7:59 AM
# go low
England's Oliver Fisher cards first 59 in European Tour history
The 30-year-old produced an incredible round at the Portugal Masters this morning.
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Sep 21st 2018, 2:53 PM
# Record Breaker
Cillian O'Connor bags 3-9 to become all-time leading scorer as five-star Mayo trounce Limerick
Andy Moran netted two goals in the impressive victory.
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Jun 9th 2018, 8:11 PM
# Record Breaker
Cork's Phil Healy breaks Irish female outdoor record for 100m
The Bandon woman stormed to victory in a time of 11.28 seconds.
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Jun 6th 2018, 9:25 PM
# Record Breaker
Zinedine Zidane has become the first manager to ever win three straight Champions League titles
The 45-year-old made history with Real Madrid’s triumph in Kiev on Saturday night.
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May 26th 2018, 10:30 PM
# Record Breaker
Cavani unaware he broke Ibrahimovic's PSG goalscoring record
Paris Saint-Germain forward Edinson Cavani was in a modest mood following his record-breaking performance in Ligue 1 on Sunday.
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Apr 30th 2018, 8:03 AM
# for the love of the game
16 seasons of AIL rugby come to an end for the record-breaking Barry Keeshan today
The Dolphin stalwart broke the AIL points scoring record last season and will knock over the final additions to it this afternoon.
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Apr 14th 2018, 7:00 AM
# Record Breaker
'It’s an absolute honour' - Stockdale named Six Nations Player of the Championship
The 21-year-old scored a record-breaking seven tries as Ireland secured a historic third Grand Slam.
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Mar 23rd 2018, 12:00 PM
# Record Breaker
811 not out! Arsene Wenger breaks Sir Alex Ferguson's Premier League record
The Gunners face West Brom this afternoon.
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Dec 31st 2017, 4:31 PM
# landmark goal
Marek Hamsik breaks Maradona's record as Napoli extend Serie A lead
The league leaders saw off Sampdoria this afternoon.
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Dec 23rd 2017, 4:17 PM
# Record Breaker
Ireland's Ferguson narrowly misses out on final place at European swimming championships
The 18-year-old broke his own record to finish 13th overall.
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Dec 17th 2017, 6:10 PM
# Record Breaker
Jordan Sloan breaks third Irish record at European swimming championships
The 24-year-old Bangor native set a new Irish record in the 100m Freestyle at the European Championships in Copenhagen.
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Dec 16th 2017, 1:42 PM
# Record Breaker
Sloan breaks Irish record to secure European final spot
Jordan Sloan had a brilliant swim in Copenhagen this morning.
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Dec 14th 2017, 11:25 AM
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