A World Record is usually the best global performance ever recorded in a specific skill or sport. The book Guinness World Records collates and publishes notable records of all types, from first and best to worst human achievements, to extremes in the natural world and beyond.

Contents

• 1 Terminology
• 2 In culture
• 3 In sports
• 4 See also
• 5 References
• 6 External links

Terminology

In the United States the form World's Record was formerly more common. The term World Best was also briefly in use. The latter term is still used in athletics (track and field) to describe performances not recognized as an official world record: either because the event is a non-qualifying event (e.g. the 150 m run or individual events in a decathlon), or because it does not fulfill other criteria of an otherwise qualifying event (e.g. the Great North Run half-marathon, which has an excessive downhill gradient).

In culture

Malaysia is one country where world record-breaking has become something of a national fad. In India the setting and breaking of records is popular: the country has a local version of the Guinness Book of Records, called the Limca Book of Records, after local soft drink brand.

Verb

strove

1. Simple past of strive

Synonyms

• strived

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• Guinness World Records
  guinnessworldrecords.com
  Online edition of the book bearing the same title. Features world records arranged by category, the Daily Wow selection, games, and user favorites. Flash plugin recommended for viewing.
• The Most Translated Web Page
  rekordfestival.de
  World record attempt for the most translated www page. Contribute by translating this web page to your language.
• International Guinness Record Holders' Club
  recordholders.org
  Information for record breakers, record statistics, contacts for event organizers and record festivals.