Most goals scored by a rookie in an NHL season
The most goals scored in an NHL season by a rookie is 76 by Teemu Selanne (Finland) for the Winnipeg Jets in the 1992-93 season.
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Most goals scored by a left wing, NHL, season
The National Hockey League (NHL) record for most goals scored in a season by a left wing is 65 by Alex Ovechkin (Russia) playing for the Washington Capitols (USA) during the 2007-08 season.
Most goals scored by a goalkeeper
Better known for scoring goals than saving them, São Paulo FC’s goalkeeper Rogério Ceni (both Brazil) netted his 100th career goal on 27 March 2011. The record-breaking strike was a long-range free kick that earned his side a 2–1 win over their fiercest rivals, Corinthians. Rogério has played for São Paulo since 1997 and his unusually prolific goal-scoring record is down to the fact that he regularly takes free kicks and penalties for his club.
Most goals in a single football (soccer) FIFA World Cup
The most goals scord by an individual player in a World Cup finals tournament is 13 by Just Fontaine (France) in 1958 in Sweden. Fontaine did not hold down a regular French international spot before the tournament and only got his chance due to injury to his Rheims teammate Rene Bliard (France). He opened his account with three in France’s 7-3 win over Paraguay, added two more in its loss to Yugoslavia and then notched the winner in a 2-1 win over Scotland. Two more Continue reading →
Most gold medals won consecutively at the Olympics for an endurance event
The most Olympic gold medals won in an endurance event is five by Sir Steve Redgrave (UK) who won a gold medal for rowing at five consecutive Olympic Games from 1984 to 2000
Most grand slam home runs in a game
The Major League Baseball (MLB) record for most grand slam home runs hit in a game is 2 by 13 players, most recently Josh Willingham (USA) playing for the Washington Nationals (USA) against the Milwaukee Brewers (USA) on 27 July 2009.
Most graduates in a single family
The late Mr Dan Fagan and Mrs Helen Fagan of Bessemer, Alabama, USA saw 15 of their 16 children—7 sons and 8 daughters—obtain Bachelor degrees from a university or college between 1969 and 1992.
Most golf holes played by fourball teams in 24 hours
The most golf holes played by fourball teams in 24 hours is 6,974 and was achieved at an event organised by MBC ESPN, PGA Design Consulting Ltd and AHA Golf Inc, at Gunsan Country Club, Gunsan, South Korea, on 28 June 2009. 93 teams took part all but one achieving the pre-set target of 75 holes. Despite being a 24 hour record the event lasted roughly 12 hours (the hours of daylight). The youngest to take part was 12 years old and he played with Continue reading →
Most golf holes played by an individual in 24 hours (cart)
Robb James (Canada) played 851 holes at Victoria Golf Course (9-hole course, 3,002 yd), at Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, on 21-22 June 2004. During the attempt James hit 45 birdies and 430 pars, four low rounds of 68 and a high of 87.
Most golf holes played by an individual in 12 hours (walking)
The most holes of golf played in 12 hours by a walking golfer is 221 by Scott Holland (Canada) at Fairmont Banff Springs Golf Course, Banff, Alberta, Canada, on 5 May 2005. Holland played the entire time using only one club, a seven iron.