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animals1 year ago

"Guinness World Records Strips Bobi of 'Oldest Dog Ever' Title"

Guinness World Records has posthumously stripped Bobi, a Rafeiro do Alentejo from Portugal, of his title as the "oldest dog ever" due to lack of conclusive evidence supporting his claimed age of 31 years and 165 days. The review and appeals process revealed inconclusive microchip data, raising concerns about the accuracy of Bobi's record. Guinness emphasized the importance of maintaining high standards and integrity in record-keeping, and did not announce a new record holder.

via NPR|
#animals#bobi#guinness-world-records
sports2 years ago

"Canadian Pole Vault Record Holder Shawn Barber Dies at 29 from Medical Complications"

Shawn Barber, the Canadian pole vault record holder and 2015 world champion, has passed away at the age of 29 from medical complications. Barber, known for his athletic achievements and kind-hearted nature, had been experiencing health issues. His legacy includes back-to-back NCAA indoor championships, a gold medal at the Pan-Am Games, and a Canadian record for pole vaulting. He is survived by his mother, father, and brother.

via NBC News|
#canadian-pole-vault#death#medical-complications
sports2 years ago

"Brandon Aubrey: Cowboys Rookie Kicker Shatters NFL FG Records"

Dallas Cowboys rookie kicker Brandon Aubrey set an NFL record for the most made field goals without a miss, connecting on his 19th straight field goal attempt. Aubrey, a former soccer player turned software engineer, beat out NFL veteran Tristan Vizcaino for the Cowboys' kicking job and has been perfect since. Despite his record-breaking performance, the Cowboys fell to the Philadelphia Eagles in a 28-23 loss.

via Yahoo Sports|
#brandon-aubrey#dallas-cowboys#field-goals
sports2 years ago

NFL pioneer and Giants' WR Homer Jones dies at 82.

Homer Jones, a former wide receiver for the New York Giants, has passed away at the age of 82. Jones was known for his blazing speed and is still the NFL’s all-time record holder with a career average of 22.3 yards per catch. He is also credited with inventing the touchdown spike celebration, which has become a staple in the game. Jones had a successful career with the Giants, including three straight 1,000-yard receiving seasons, before being traded to the Browns and then the Cardinals.

via NBC Sports|
#homer-jones#new-york-giants#nfl
obituary2 years ago

Land-speed racing legend Craig Breedlove dies at 86.

Craig Breedlove, the legendary land-speed racer who was the first person to break the 600-mile-per-hour mark in a car, has died at the age of 86. He set multiple land speed records, including the first American to hold a land speed record in more than 30 years. His famous vehicle, "Spirit of America," attempted to beat John Cobb's record in 1962 and set a new record of 407 mph in 1963. Breedlove's wife, Lee Breedlove, also participated in land-speed racing, becoming the fastest woman on Earth in 1965.

via Jalopnik|
#bonneville-salt-flats#craig-breedlove#land-speed-racing