World records5 days agoPenny farthing cyclist beats continuous ride recordRichard Thoday beats the 1886 record for a continuous penny farthing cycle - reaching 236 miles (380km).5 days ago6 days agoFirm behind new land speed record celebrates triumphBanbury-based Prodrive celebrates a new speed record for a hydrogen-powered car.6 days ago6 days agoWatch: Hydrogen car breaks land speed record at 406 mphThe new record surpasses the previous official hydrogen combustion title set in 2004 by more than double the speed.6 days ago7 days agoBritish driver who broke sound barrier sets new speed recordAndy Green set the fastest time ever recorded in a hydrogen-powered car, reaching 406mph (654km/h).7 days ago10 Aug 2026Comedian confident of double world records for microphone runsDan Hudson ran the Solihull Half Marathon as a microphone and is confident he has the record.10 Aug 20267 Aug 2026Man completes 'painful' penny farthing challengeRolf Woodward covered 100km (62.1 miles) in about five hours at Palmer Park Velodrome in Reading.7 Aug 20267 Aug 2026Pilot with stoma finishes record attempt at most tethered hopping ascentsShe has likely broken the world record for the most tethered hopping balloon ascents in one hour. 7 Aug 20264 Aug 2026Betty, 97, breaks record for oldest wingwalkerShe has carried out six charity wing walks over the past decade.4 Aug 20263 Aug 2026Channel-swimming dads hope for world recordThe quartet are in training to swim the English Channel as a medley relay.3 Aug 2026...
