The Daily Aus The world records that were broken this week
Mar 21, 2025
This week, witness extraordinary feats as a Russian freediver potentially breaks a world record by swimming 122 meters under ice without a wetsuit. Enjoy the thrill as David Rush juggles his way through all 63 U.S. national parks, adding another record to his impressive collection. The podcast also highlights the joys of community competitions, like the Surfing Dog Championships, and celebrates human perseverance through an endurance challenge of running 6.7 kilometers every hour for 40 hours. It's a captivating look at record-breaking adventures!
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First Woman and African IOC President
- Kirsty Coventry is the first woman and African to lead the International Olympic Committee.
- This is a significant milestone for world sport and the upcoming 2028 and 2032 Games.
Freediving Under Ice
- Russian freediver Yekaterina Nekrasova swam 122 meters under ice without a wetsuit, likely a new world record.
- She highlighted the mental challenge, stating it was less scary than anticipated during the swim.
Juggling Across National Parks
- David Rush, known for breaking numerous world records, set a new record.
- He juggled in all 63 US National Parks, a feat that took him five years to complete.