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Thursday 24 September 2020
The 37-year-old was around 10 metres behind record pace at the halfway stage but gradually increased the tempo.
Read our extract from William Hill Sports Book of the Year joint winner, ‘Boy in the Water’.
It was the largest single improvement on the marathon world record since Derek Clayton improved the mark by 2:23 in 1967.
The North Cork AC athlete produced scores of 32.28 metres and 32.95 metres in Berlin.
It’s a novel way to get rid of your tree.
Mark Beaumont smashed the previous record of 123 days.
The Hope Tree, Marty Morrissey, and the Ploughing Championships all sparked this Guinness World Record attempt.
Strict new Covid-19 measures are now in effect in the capital – here’s what they mean for you.
“Thanks to books, I feel free. After all, the words share the same root,” he says, referring to the Italian words libro (book) and libero (free).
The Youghal athlete will run 7 marathons in 7 days on 7 continents.
Last night saw a 44-year-old record for most consecutive wins broken.
Oisín Weldon is trying to show others getting out and active can be a bit of fun and doesn’t need to be taken seriously.
Darren Bland spent nearly 174 days of continuous gameplay managing Fiorentina from 2010 to 2163.
But Nikki Bradley has already achieved another incredible feat.
“My doping is training. My doping is Jesus. Otherwise I’m crystal clean,” Olympic gold medalist Ayana said today after smashing the world record by 14 seconds.
The transfer represents the latest arrival under Jose Mourinho, with the Red Devils having embarked on a major recruitment drive this summer.
Nikki Bradley beat the previous record by 5 minutes and 32 seconds.
The four rowers are currently being looked after in Rosslare before they decide on their next move.
It’s been a fantastic weekend for the Irish team in Italy.
The new world record for Donkey Kong is 1,218,000 and it’s very unlikely anyone will surpass it.
Today is your day.
The record was set by Canberra lawyer David Richards.
You have to foster a competitive instinct early after all…
Women are scared away by it. Sh*t one.
The club’s president has dismissed talk that their Brazilian star could be set to leave for Old Trafford.
The train broke its own speed record from 2003.
Of course you do.
Blosom’s owner decided to keep her as a pet when she was just a calf and she’s now 13-years-old.
Plus: How many Irish people have travelled to Switzerland for an assisted suicide?
And become a Guinness World Record holder in the process.
Warning: This article (and its accompanying video) is NOT for the faint of heart.
The Dublin footballer took part in a mass training session with his local club.
The payout more than doubles the previous world record, sold in 1990.
She ate a 72 ounce steak.
Corey Anderson took no pity on a hapless West Indies attack in the picturesque setting of Queenstown.
The Dundalk Charity Santa Fun Run needed 4000 Santas to beat the world record – did it succeed?
The South Pacific islanders had four men in the sin bin at the same time at one stage against Italy.
The Willie Mullins’ trained 9-year old now has 17 Grade One wins.
MANY PEOPLE HAVE had to cancel holidays abroad this year as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
In July, the government published its Green List of foreign countries which allow Irish people to travel abroad to without having to restrict their movements for 14 days afterwards when they return.
While some people have hopped at the chance to pack up and travel out of the country, many others are still hesitant as Covid-19 figures have continued to rise in recent weeks.
So, today we want to know: When do you think you’ll next be able to go a foreign holiday?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
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