New World Records in Sports

May 15, 2026, 18:10
AfricaSports

Introduction

Many athletes are breaking world records now. They are faster and stronger than before.

Main Body

Many runners broke records in February 2025. Jacob Kiplimo ran a half-marathon in 56 minutes and 42 seconds. This is a very fast time. In London, Sabastian Sawe ran a marathon in under two hours. Two other runners also ran very fast. Now, these fast times are more common because of new shoes and science. Armand Duplantis is very good at the pole vault. He broke the world record 15 times since 2020. He changed how he runs to jump higher. Other athletes are also changing their plans to win more races.

Conclusion

Athletes are getting better because of new technology and better training.

Learning

Comparing Things

In the text, we see: "They are faster and stronger than before."

When we want to say one person or thing is 'more' than another, we add -er to short words and use than.

The Pattern: Word + er →\rightarrow than →\rightarrow Other thing

Examples from the text:

  • Fast →\rightarrow Faster than before
  • Strong →\rightarrow Stronger than before

How to use it in your life:

  • The train is faster than the bus.
  • My coffee is hotter than your tea.
  • I am taller than my brother.

The 'Action Now' (Present Continuous)

Look at this sentence: "Many athletes are breaking world records now."

We use this when something is happening right now. It is like a movie playing in your head.

The Build: Am/Is/Are + Action word with -ing

  • Are breaking (Many people are doing it now)
  • Are getting (They are becoming better now)
  • Are changing (They are modifying plans now)

Vocabulary Learning

record
A documented achievement or data point that shows the best performance.
Example:She set a new record in the 100-meter dash.
athlete
A person who competes in sports or physical competitions.
Example:The athlete lifted the heavy barbell.
marathon
A long-distance running race, usually 42.195 kilometers.
Example:He completed a marathon in under four hours.
pole
A long, thin object used for support or as a tool.
Example:The pole was long enough to reach the top.
vault
A high jump over a bar using a pole.
Example:The vault was difficult but she succeeded.
technology
Tools and machines created to solve problems or improve performance.
Example:New technology helps athletes train better.
training
Practice or exercise to improve skill or performance.
Example:Regular training improves performance.