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With a sweep of competition victories and world-record scores since his 2007 debut, the Dutch-born Totilas has sold out dressage shows world-wide and brought a jolt of celebrity to a sport that has struggled to attract a following beyond the horsey set.
Defying Neigh-Sayers, a New Star Hoofs It Onto the World Stage Mary M. Lane 2011
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Imago/Zuma Press Totilas has had a sweep of competition victories and world-record scores since his debut.
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To assess which track-and-field performances are the biggest outliers, the Count compared every world-record time and distance currently on the books to the second-best performer's marks.
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The adrenaline-fueled drive is still there for Khannouchi, a former world-record holder and four-time winner of the Chicago Marathon.
The Achy Return of a Running Icon Scott Cacciola 2011
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Cuba's Dayron Robles is the reigning Olympic champion and world-record holder 12.87 seconds and has looked sharp this summer.
Track and Field's Biggest Stars Take Their Marks for World Championships 2011
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NEW YORK (AP) Marathon world-record holder Paula Radcliffe plans to enter the New York Mini 10K next month, but she won't be trying to win.
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A £150m price tag is said to have been put on a player who cost Real a world-record £80m when he left Manchester United after the 2009 Champions League final.
Carlos Tevez is not leaving Manchester City, reiterates Roberto Mancini 2011
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As the world-record holder in the 3,000-meter run at the time, he figured Waitz would make a good pace-setter for other runners in the contest.
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Claudia, a passionate government negotiator on climate change, also in Vancouver, is estranged from her boyfriend, Joe, a cave diver making a world-record attempt in Mexico.
Water – review 2011
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To assess which track-andfield performances are the biggest outliers, the Count compared every world-record time and distance currently on the books to the second-best performer's marks.
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