national record

Domestic athletic pinnacle

A national record is the best performance ever achieved by a citizen of a particular country in a specific athletic event or competition: She set a national record in the 100-meter dash.

National records are tracked separately from world records, allowing countries to celebrate their own athletic achievements.

The term extends beyond sports to any documented best within a nation's boundaries.

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Highest documented achievement globally

Olympic record · personal record · personal best · school record

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