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https://nordictimes.com/sport/alexander-ovechkin-becomes-nhls-all-time-goal-leader/

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Alexander Ovechkin becomes NHL’s all-time goal leader

Published 7 April 2025
– By Editorial Staff
Alexander Ovechkin celebrated his goal record with the "seal" gesture in front of a packed home arena.
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Alexander Ovechkin has made history. With his 895th goal in the NHL, he now passes legendary Wayne Gretzky’s 26-year-old record and can now claim the title of the league’s all-time leading scorer.

The record, which many thought was impossible to break, fell during the Washington Capitals’ game against the New York Islanders on Sunday night.

Ovechkin’s record-breaking goal came 7:26 into the second period at UBS Arena. On a power play, he took a pass from Dylan Strome and sent a hard wrist shot from the left faceoff circle past goalie Ilya Sorokin. The goal marked a milestone that will live on in hockey history.

The game was then briefly stopped for a tribute ceremony, where Ovechkin was celebrated by his teammates, opponents and the crowd. Wayne Gretzky, who was on hand to witness the moment, personally congratulated Ovechkin on the ice.

– They say records are made to be broken. But I’m not sure who’s ever going to be able to break this one, Gretzky commented on the historic goal record.

The “unbeatable” record

Wayne Gretzky, who ended his career in 1999, set his previous record with 894 goals in his 20-year career. He passed Gordie Howe’s then record of 801 goals on March 23, 1994.

Gretzky still leads the league in scoring with 2,857 points and 1,963 assists compared to runner-up Ron Francis, who had 1,798 points and 1,249 assists during his career.

However, his scoring record has now fallen to Alexander Ovechkin, who has played his entire NHL career with the Washington Capitals since being drafted number one in 2004 from Dynamo Moscow.

With his powerful shot and physical style of play, the now 39-year-old Ovechkin has been a consistent scorer in his 20 seasons in the league. This past season, he missed several games due to a broken left fibula but still managed to reach 40 goals for the 14th time – also an NHL record. He also has the most power play goals (325) and game-winning goals (137) in league history.

With his latest goal, based on available data, Alexander Ovechkin has now scored against a total of 183 different goalies, including Sorokin.

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https://nordictimes.com/sport/duplantis-breaks-world-record-yet-again/

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Duplantis breaks world record yet again

Published 13 August 2025
– By Editorial Staff
It has now been over two years since Duplantis last lost a competition.
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Swedish pole vaulter Armand Duplantis has set a new world record in pole vault. It is the athletics star’s 13th world record.

During this week’s Continental Tour in Budapest, Hungary, the 25-year-old first jumped 6.11 meters and thereby secured victory ahead of Emmanouil Karalis, who cleared 6.02 meters. This marks Duplantis’ 32nd consecutive competition victory – it has now been over two years since he last lost.

On his second attempt, he raised the bar to 6.29 meters and cleared the height, which became his new world record.

— I knew I had a good chance when I went over. But I hit it pretty hard too. Just tried to stay cool. I’m glad it stayed up, Duplantis tells Swedish public broadcaster SVT.

Earlier this year, he broke not just one, but two world records. In March, he jumped 6.27 meters at the All Star Perche in Clermont-Ferrand, France, and then broke that new record on home soil in June with 6.28 meters.

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https://nordictimes.com/sport/sweden-launches-leisure-card-subsidy-for-childrens-activities/

Sport

Sweden launches leisure card subsidy for children’s activities

Published 11 August 2025
– By Editorial Staff
All children between eight and 16 years old receive 500 kronor (approximately €45) per year to spend on a regular leisure activity.
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Starting in September, the Leisure Card (Fritidskortet) can be used to partially fund children’s activities outside of school. The Swedish government hopes the initiative will encourage a more active lifestyle.

The Leisure Card is part of the Swedish government’s reform to promote children’s and young people’s participation in sports, culture, outdoor activities and community organizations. The card is used digitally by guardians, and all children between eight and 16 years old receive SEK 500 (€45) per year to spend on regular leisure activities. Families who received housing allowance last year instead get SEK 2,000 (€180) per child on the card.

— As Minister for Social Affairs, I want to make life a little easier for people by creating good conditions for health and community. The Leisure Card is a reform that enables children and young people to have an active leisure time together with others. The family’s finances should not determine whether a child can participate in a leisure activity or not, said Swedish Social Affairs Minister Jakob Forssmed last year.

The association or cultural school must be connected to the Leisure Card system for the subsidy to be valid. The money can also be used to rent equipment. By “regular” it means that the activity needs to take place at least six times during a six-month period.

Applications for the subsidy open on September 1.

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https://nordictimes.com/sport/65-year-old-lisa-sets-world-record-in-ultrarunning/

Sport

65-year-old Lisa sets world record in ultrarunning

Published 6 August 2025
– By Editorial Staff
Lisa Amundsson ran 282 kilometers in 48 hours.
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Retiree Lisa started running at age 50. Now she has set a world record in ultrarunning, running for 48 hours straight.

It was in 2010 that Lisa Amundsson began running training after reading a newspaper notice stating that anyone can run a marathon. She then ran the Stockholm Anniversary Marathon in 2012 and the New York Marathon in 2014. Since then, Lisa has continued running more, and even longer distances. Now Lisa, who retired this year, has broken the world record for women aged 65 to 69 in ultrarunning. She ran what’s called an ultramarathon, covering 282 kilometers in 48 hours.

— Now I’ve managed the nights better, but a few years ago it was really tough, she tells Swedish public broadcaster SVT.

It was at Viadal Ultra, held in Skåne (southern Sweden), that Lisa broke the world record. This is an ultrarace where participants run as far as they can within a specified time – in Lisa’s case, 48 hours.

Couldn’t run a kilometer

Today, she runs between 70 and 100 kilometers a week. But training hasn’t always been fun or easy for Lisa. She used to think running was “pure torture”.

— Fifteen years ago, I couldn’t even run a kilometer, she says.

Lisa’s best advice for starting to run is to begin slowly and join a running club. Once you get going, you can sign up for a smaller race to train for, but it’s important to have realistic goals, listen to your body, and not worry too much about times.

— Let it take the time it takes.

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https://nordictimes.com/sport/icelandic-actor-breaks-world-record-in-deadlift/

Sport

Icelandic actor breaks world record in deadlift

Published 28 July 2025
– By Editorial Staff
2 minute read
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Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson has set a new world record in deadlift. The Icelandic “Game of Thrones” actor lifted a total of 505 kilograms.

The 36-year-old, who is often called Thor because his first name is the Icelandic name for the thunder god, has now broken the previous record set by British strongman Eddie Hall in 2016, when he lifted 500 kilograms in deadlift.

During Saturday’s Eisenhart Black Competition, held in Germany, Björnsson lifted 505 kilograms. The lift was performed with a lifting suit, belt and straps, and after a brief struggle with the weight, Björnsson managed to rise to full height with the barbell.

“To my fans: I love you. To my haters: You helped make this happen too“, the Icelandic strongman writes on X.

Previously, the Icelander, who is also known as “The Mountain” in the TV series Game of Thrones, lifted 501 kilograms, but that was outside of competition and therefore did not count as an official record.

Björnsson and Hall have been in conflict with each other for several years. This came after a strongman competition that Hall won by one point ahead of Björnsson, who in turn claimed he had been robbed of victory. But now Hall congratulates the Icelander for his achievement.

“Massive respect to Thor for making history & setting the official WR at 505kg. That’s one hell of a pull. Records are made to be broken“, Hall writes on Instagram.

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