He topped the Test batting rankings on several occasions and holds several cricketing records, including the record for the highest individual score in first-class cricket, with 501 not out for Warwickshire against Durham at Edgbaston in 1994, which is the only quintuple hundred in first-class cricket history.

Lara also holds the record for the highest individual score in a test innings after scoring 400 not out against England at Antigua in 2004.

Geelong holds a number of league records including the longest winning streak in AFL / VFL history ( 23 games ); the most goals kicked in a single game ( on two occasions-37. 17 ( 239 ) against Brisbane in 1992 and 37. 11 ( 233 ) against Melbourne in 2011 ); the highest score recorded in a single game ( 37. 17 ( 239 ) against Brisbane in 1992 ; the highest-ever aggregate season total for points scored ( 3, 334 points in 1992 ); the record for restricting an opponent to the lowest ever score in a game ( St Kilda 0. 1 ( 1 ) in 1899 ); the most consecutive 100-point victories ( 3 games in a row, in 1989 ); the longest winning streak in interstate games ( 12 games ) and achieved the longest home ground winning streak in VFL / AFL history — 29 games straight at Simonds Stadium ( also known as Kardinia Park ).

A head of state is an official who holds the highest position in a governance system of the state and has the vested powers to act as the chief public representative of a country.

While a controversial player both on and off the field at times, Botham also held a number of Test cricket records, and still holds the record for the highest number of wickets taken by an England bowler.

He still holds the record for the highest number of Test wickets taken by an England player ( 383 ).

Carman, Manitoba holds the record for the highest humidex in Canada, with 53. 0.

It is the tenth largest stadium in the world, the largest in Australia, the largest stadium for playing cricket, and holds the world record for the highest light towers at any sporting venue.

She holds the record for the highest number of Best Actress nominations ( 13 ) at Filmfare.

* 1868 – Cornell University holds opening day ceremonies ; initial student enrollment is 412, the highest at any American university to that date.

The 1994 FIFA World Cup, in which samba played a major cultural role, holds the record for highest attendance in World Cup history.

It currently holds a " fresh " rating ( 67 %) on Rotten Tomatoes based on 48 reviews, making it Michael Bay's highest rated film and his only film labeled as " fresh ".

Williams holds the highest career batting average of anyone with 500 or more home runs.

He still holds several records as of 2012, including the highest career batting average (. 366 or. 367, depending on source ) and most career batting titles with 11 ( or 12, depending on source ).

Death Valley holds the record for the highest reliably reported temperature in the world, 134 ° F ( 56. 7 ° C ) at Furnace Creek on July 10, 1913.

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In fact, Murcia holds temperature records close to the highest recorded in southern Europe since reliable meteorological records commenced in 1950.

Johnson holds all significant assist records for the club including career assists ( 10, 141 ), assists in a game ( 24 ), and highest assist average for a season ( 13. 1 ).

Sebastian Vettel holds the record for the highest number of front row starts in a season, with 18 in.

With his four goals against Real Valladolid, Zarraonandía holds the record for highest number of goals made in a Cup final.

Although Keegan's Southampton career only lasted two years, Saints fielded an attractive side also containing Alan Ball, prolific scorer of goals Ted MacDougall, ( who still holds the record for the largest number of goals in an FA Cup game – 9 – for Bournemouth against Margate in an 11 – 0 win ), MacDougall's strike partner at Bournemouth and Norwich Phil Boyer, club stalwart Mick Channon and Charlie George and in 1980 – 81 they scored 76 goals, finishing in sixth place, then their highest league finish.

Hagler made twelve undisputed title defenses and holds the highest KO % of all middleweight champions at 78 %.

The highest temperature recorded in Hamilton was 35 degrees ( 95F ), and the city holds the record for the coldest temperature experienced by a main New Zealand city with-10 degrees ( 14F ).

Varna holds the highest daily precipitation in Bulgaria.

The Catholic Church holds the position the there is no moral impediment to gambling, so long as it is fair, all bettors have a reasonable chance of winning, there is no fraud involved, and the parties involved do not have actual knowledge of the outcome of the bet ( unless they have disclosed this knowledge )

* December 31 – Russian Garry Kasparov holds his title by winning the World Chess Championship match against his countryman Anatoly Karpov.

During this time, Ferguson has won many awards and holds many records including winning Manager of the Year most times in British football history.

Despite only winning numerically the vote in only 1 state ; the relatively electorally small Federal District which holds the capital of Brazil ; the Green Party interestingly came second to Dilma in Amapa, Amazonas, Pernambuco and in Rio de Janeiro in front of Jose Serra.

King's also fields a Rowing 1st VIII every year, which competes at high levels of competition, including Henley Royal Regatta, for which King's holds the record for most finals reached without winning.

The Prime Minister holds office until he resigns is effectively subject to a winning vote of no confidence or is removed by the Governor-General ; therefore, the party that was in government before the election may attempt to continue to govern if they so desire, even if they hold fewer seats than another party.

In addition, the 1995 – 96 squad holds several other records, including the best road record in a standard 41-road-game season ( 33 – 8 ), the all-time best start by a team ( 41 – 3 ), the longest home winning streak ( 44 games, 7 from previous season ), and the best start at home ( 37 – 0 ).

The most recent winning team holds a trophy referred to as " The Barrel.

Odd plays in the Norwegian Premier League and holds the record winning the Norwegian Football Cup the most times, the last coming in 2000.

At eight state baseball titles, La Porte High School holds the distinction of winning the greatest number in Indiana.

The Baskin High School women's basketball team holds the record for longest winning streak in organized sports.

The baseball team still holds several state records including the longest winning streak in state history at 49 games ( between 1999-2001 ).

Jeter holds up his Emmy after winning in 1992

McEntire holds the record for the most Academy of Country Music Top Female Vocalist Awards ( seven ), and American Music Awards for Favorite Country Female Artist ( twelve ), and ties with Martina McBride for most Country Music Association Female Vocalist of the Year Awards ( four ), though McEntire does have the distinction of winning the award 4 times consecutively.

After winning his fifth United States Grand Prix at Indianapolis in 2006, Formula One driver Michael Schumacher holds the record for most victories between the three major events ( Indianapolis 500, Brickyard 400 and the F1 USGP ), with all taking place on the Formula One version of the road course.

United has won the U. S. Open Cup twice, and holds an MLS record for most MLS Cup and Supporters ' Shields apiece, winning each honor four times.

* Jacques Plante holds the record for winning the most Vezinas with seven, followed by Bill Durnan and Dominik Hasek both of whom have won six.

In certain situations, another pitcher on the winning team who pitched in relief of the winning pitcher can be credited with a save, and holds can be awarded to relief pitchers on both sides, but these are never awarded to the same pitcher who receives the win.

The football team holds multiple collegiate football records, including the longest collegiate football sell-out streak of 311 home games and the longest opening game winning streak of 25 victories as of September 2010.