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On June 11, 2026, Mexico opened the FIFA World Cup with a 2-0 win over South Africa in front of a home crowd at the Mexico City Stadium. The match marked a historic milestone for midfielder Gilberto Mora, who entered as a substitute in the 65th minute....

Every June, thousands of cyclists gather in Motala, Sweden, to participate in one of the world's longest and most iconic bike events — the Vätternrundan. The ride requires participants to complete a staggering 196-mile (315 km) loop around Lake Vättern. This is Sweden's second-largest lake. This year's event was held on June 12 and 13....

An autonomous robot made history on April 19, 2026, when it beat 12,000 human runners and 300 fellow robots in a half marathon at China’s Beijing E-Town. The aptly-named Lightning pulled away early and never slowed down. It finished the 13.1-mile (21.1 km) race in just 50 minutes and 26 seconds. The top human finisher, Zhao Haijie, crossed the line about 10 minutes later....

Kenyan runner Sebastian Sawe made history at the London Marathon on April 26, 2026. The 31-year-old crossed the finish line in 1:59:30, becoming the first person to complete an official marathon in under two hours. However, Sawe’s performance was just one highlight of an extraordinary race....