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17/10/2026

On this day in 1968 Soviet athlete Viktor Saneev sets a world record of 17.39m to win the triple jump at the Mexico City Olympics; the world record is improved five times by three different athletes during the competition - (onthisday. com)

17/10/2026

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17/10/2026

On this day in 1981 Brazilian Nelson Piquet, driving for Brabham, finishes 5th in the season-ending Caesars Palace Grand Prix in Las Vegas to clinch his first Formula 1 World Drivers' Championship by 1 point from Carlos Reutemann - (onthisday. com)

17/10/2026

Medalist JS3212 Stop Watch
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Introducing the Medalist JS 3212 Stopwatch, a top-tier tool designed for precise timekeeping during your most intense activities. With 1/100-second precision and a split counter that tracks the first 30 minutes, this stopwatch delivers the accuracy you need. The large screen display ensures you can easily read your time at a glance. It includes a calendar and time feature in both 12-hour and 24-hour formats, along with a daily alarm and hourly chime to keep you organized. The handy snooze function ensures you stay on schedule without missing a moment. Powered by an LR44 battery or its equivalent, the Medalist JS 3212 is the perfect companion for athletes and anyone who demands precision in their timekeeping.

17/10/2026

On this day in 2008 Sachin Tendulkar becomes the highest run-scorer ever in Test cricket, surpassing Brian Lara's record and passing 12,000 runs against Australia in Mohali - (onthisday. com)

17/10/2026

17/10/2026

On this day in 2015 Star forward Cristiano Ronaldo becomes Real Madrid's all-time leading scorer across all competitions, overtaking club legend Raúl with his 324th goal in a 3-0 win over Levante - (onthisday. com)

16/10/2026

On this day in 1964 American swimmer Sharon Stouder sets a world record of 1:04.7 to beat Ada Kok of the Netherlands by 0.9 seconds and win the women's 100 m butterfly at the Tokyo Olympics - (onthisday. com)