record holder
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a person who has achieved the best performance ever in a particular sport or activity.
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- The current record holder is expected to compete in the next Olympics.
- She was the world record holder in the 100m sprint for over a decade.
- With his current performance, he is likely to become the new record holder.
- The marathon saw several previous record holders return for a special anniversary race.
- Who is the current Olympic record holder for the long jump?
- He's the unofficial record holder for most cups of coffee consumed in a single day.
- Becoming a world record holder requires immense dedication, training, and a bit of luck.
- If she breaks the time tomorrow, she will be the youngest record holder in the sport's history.
- As the national record holder, he felt a lot of pressure to perform on the international stage.
- The life of a record holder is often filled with interviews and public appearances.