Record Breakers

World’s Oldest Tortoise Named Guinness World Records Icon at 194

by Brent Lindeque@BrentLindequeJune 18, 2026 2,053 0

Jonathan, the world’s oldest living tortoise, has added another extraordinary milestone to his already remarkable life. The 194-year-old resident of Saint Helena has officially been named a Guinness World Records…

Young Sprint Star Dylan Calvert Breaks 18-Year-Old National Record

by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_December 18, 2025December 18, 2025 2,122 0

The 11-year-old Durbanville learner clocks a blistering 9.84 seconds to become South Africa’s fastest under-11 over 80 metres.   South Africa (18 December 2025) – Mindset, preparation and belief played…

South Africa’s Young Para Swimmers Make Golden Return

by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_ September 29, 2025September 29, 2025 703 0

Team SASAPD collects 26 gold medals, 41 silver, 4 bronze, and 11 new U14 South African records, showing that SA’s Para swimming future is making waves.   Windhoek, Namibia (29…

SA Makes Waves on Day 1 of the Lifesaving Commonwealth Championships

by Karabo Peter@karabo_peter_July 14, 2025July 14, 2025 744 0

Two national lifesaving records, multiple medals, and a strong team performance set the tone for an exciting campaign in Swansea.   Swansea, Wales (14 July 2025) – Woowww!! What an…

Adriaan Wildschutt Knocks Another Record Off Its Feet

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyMarch 5, 2025November 3, 2025 767 0

Adriaan Wildschutt has broken the South African short track 5,000m record, thanks to an electric performance in Boston!   Boston, USA (05 March 2025) — Adriaan Wildschutt has kicked off…

A Record Breaking Throw and a Medal Show For SA Para-Athletes

by Ashleigh Nefdt @goodthingsguyMay 29, 2024November 26, 2024 660 0

Simone Kruger made a record-breaking throw at the World Para Athletics Championships, adding another reason for South Africa to be proud alongside all the medals our athletes earned!   Global…

South African Comrades Runners Make the History Books

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyJune 12, 2023June 12, 2023 2,363 0

South African Comrades runners have made the history books for different, equally celebratory reasons. Here are some awesome record-breakers to know and be inspired by, including legend Johannes Mosehla who…