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Amazing world records and record holders

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Who holds the record for the fastest 100-meter sprint, clocking 9.58 seconds in 2009?

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About World Record Holders

Amazing world records and record holders World Record Holders packs 15 multiple-choice questions with a mix of 6 medium, 5 hard, 4 easy questions into a relaxed session of roughly 7 minutes — no sign-up, no timer pressure. An explanation appears after every answer, and finishing once a day keeps your streak alive.

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  1. 1. Who holds the record for the fastest 100-meter sprint, clocking 9.58 seconds in 2009?

    Answer: Usain Bolt

    Usain Bolt of Jamaica set the world record of 9.58 seconds in the 100-meter dash at the 2009 World Championships in Berlin, Germany. This record still stands today.

  2. 2. What is the Guinness World Record for the longest human lifespan ever verified?

    Answer: 122 years

    Jeanne Calment of France holds the verified record for the longest human lifespan at 122 years and 164 days. She lived from February 21, 1875, to August 4, 1997.

  3. 3. Which country has won the most FIFA World Cup titles?

    Answer: Brazil

    Brazil has won the FIFA World Cup a record five times (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, and 2002), more than any other nation in the history of the tournament.

  4. 4. Who holds the record for the most Olympic gold medals won by an individual?

    Answer: Michael Phelps

    American swimmer Michael Phelps holds the all-time record with 23 Olympic gold medals (and 28 total medals), earned across five Olympic Games from 2000 to 2016.

  5. 5. What is the tallest building in the world as of 2025?

    Answer: Burj Khalifa

    The Burj Khalifa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, stands at 2,717 feet (828 meters) tall with 163 floors. It has held the record for the world's tallest building since its completion in 2010.

Things you'll learn along the way

  • Barry Bonds set the single-season home run record with 73 home runs in 2001 while playing for the San Francisco Giants, breaking Mark McGwire's 1998 record of 70.
  • In 1995, an Air France Concorde set the record for the fastest circumnavigation by a commercial aircraft at approximately 31 hours and 27 minutes, including refueling stops. The approximately 48-hour figure refers to a westbound record.
  • Kami Rita Sherpa of Nepal holds the record for the most Everest summits with 30 successful ascents as of 2024. He first summited Everest in 1994 and continues to guide expeditions.

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World Record Holders has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.

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