The Guinness Book of RecordsMichelle Dunkley McCarthy, Mark C. Young Facts on File, 1992 - Curiosities and wonders Updates world and American records and reports new categories established during the year. |
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... title has been won a record three times by the USSR , in 1976 , 1980 and 1992 ( by the Unified team from the republics of the former USSR ) . The USA team won the title in 1984 and 1988 . World The USSR has won most titles at both the men's ...
... title has been won a record three times by the USSR , in 1976 , 1980 and 1992 ( by the Unified team from the republics of the former USSR ) . The USA team won the title in 1984 and 1988 . World The USSR has won most titles at both the men's ...
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... world's largest frontón ( enclosed stadi- um ) is the Palm Beach Jai Alai , West Palm Beach , which has a seating ... titles ( instituted 1893 ) won by any skater is five - by Oscar Mathisen ( Norway ; 1888-1954 ) in 1908-09 and 1912-14 ; and ...
... world's largest frontón ( enclosed stadi- um ) is the Palm Beach Jai Alai , West Palm Beach , which has a seating ... titles ( instituted 1893 ) won by any skater is five - by Oscar Mathisen ( Norway ; 1888-1954 ) in 1908-09 and 1912-14 ; and ...
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... world titles ( first held 1980 ) : Open 1980 , 1982 , 1984 and 1986 and Under 72 kg in 1984 and 1989. She has also won four silver medals and a bronze . She won the Olympic 72 kg title in 1988 , when women's judo was introduced as a ...
... world titles ( first held 1980 ) : Open 1980 , 1982 , 1984 and 1986 and Under 72 kg in 1984 and 1989. She has also won four silver medals and a bronze . She won the Olympic 72 kg title in 1988 , when women's judo was introduced as a ...
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