World Records & Achievements

References and resources are defined as various sources of information that are usually found in such literary materials as books, periodicals, newspapers, pamphlets and microforms. These materials are available to the public for purchase in stores and for viewing at and/or for loan from facilities like libraries, archives and museums. In the modern world, references and resources also include data that can be found on the Internet. World achievements and records, which comprise one subject covered in reference materials, pertain to attested top performances or unsurpassed statistics in a specific facet of society, such as sports. This section features some online resources on world records and achievements.