The Ultimate Quiz On Sports World Records

Paula Radcliffe set the world record in the 2003 London Marathon with a time of 2hr15m25s.

Jarmila Kratochvilova is the correct answer because she was a Czech runner who set a world record of 47.99 seconds to win the 400m race. This record was set just ten days after she had broken the record for the 800m race in 1983. Kratochvilova was known for her exceptional speed and endurance, and her achievements in both the 400m and 800m races are a testament to her talent and athleticism.

361 people created the world's largest rugby scrum in Leamington Spa, England in 2011 to set a new world record.

Roman Sebrle became the first person in the world to score more than 9000 points in the decathlon in 2001. This achievement is significant because it demonstrates his exceptional athletic ability and versatility across ten different track and field events. Scoring over 9000 points in the decathlon requires consistently high performance in each event, showcasing Sebrle's all-around skills and dominance in the sport.

Jarmila Kratochvilova entered a small Munich tournament in 1983 at the age of 32 and broke the world record for the 800m.

Bob Beamon had a world record long jump of 8.90m in the 1968 Olympic Games that was 55cm longer than the previous record.

Missy Franklin set a new world record for the 200 M Backstroke at the 2011 World Cup in Berlin.

William Trubridge went to a depth of 116 meters (380.6 ft) to set the world record for the deepest free immersion dive in 2010.

In 2010, William Trubridge set the world record for the deepest free immersion dive by going to a depth of 116 meters (380.6 ft).

Mike Powell beat the long jump record that had been in place for 23 years when he leapt 8.95m in 1991.

Jonathan Edwards was the first man to legally clear 18m with a jump of 18.16m at the Gothenburg World Championships in 1995. This achievement was significant as it broke the previous world record and established a new benchmark in the long jump event. Roger Bannister, Kenny Harrison, and Bob Beamon are not associated with this specific record-breaking jump.

Aaron Peirsol set the world record in the 100 M Backstroke event at the 2009 U.S. Championships in Indianapolis.

The correct answer is 8762. This suggests that UK Maidenhead Rugby Club completed 8762 indoor rugby tackles in one hour, setting a new world record in March 2010.

Jessica Hardy set a new world record for the 50 M Backstroke at the 2009 World Cup in Berlin.

In June 2010, a new world record for the Longest Softball Fastpitch Game was set in Caronno Pertusella, Italy. This means that the game that took place in Caronno Pertusella lasted longer than any other softball fastpitch game recorded in history.