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# Record Breaker

This year
2023
Zach Tuohy set to overtake Jim Stynes' appearance record in Aussie Rules
Mark O’Connor also set to make a comeback for Cats after missing Sydney Swans game.
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Jul 6th 2023, 12:58 PM
Jim Hines, first sprinter to break the 10 second barrier, passes away
15-year record stood as the longest in the era of automatic timing, also played NFL for Miami Dolphins and Kansas City Chiefs.
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Jun 5th 2023, 10:39 AM
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
‘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
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
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
'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
'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
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
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
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
'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
'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
'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
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
'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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
'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
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
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
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
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