... sport. In modern times statistics relating to a players contribution in a game have become increasingly significant and distances, times and heights form the foundation of sports such as athletics and motor-racing. The pursuit of various records has become key to achievement sports as highlighted during the 2001 World Athletics Championships where the IAAF offered a prize of $100,000 for any individual ... ...

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