[WORLDKINGS-PART 2] Top 500 Immutable World Records (P.875) Liv Arnesen (Norway): The first woman in the world to ski solo and unsupported to the South Pole
19-03-2026
(worldkings.org) Arnesen accomplished this feat in 1994 when she completed a solo expedition across Antarctica to the geographic South Pole. On 19 March, 2026, World Records Union (WorldKings) officially declared Liv Arnesen as the “first woman in the world to ski solo and unsupported to the South Pole”.
[WORLDKINGS-PART 2] Top 500 Immutable World Records (P.874) Yumemai (Japan): The world’s first floating swing bridge
17-03-2026
(worldkings.org) The bridge opened to regular traffic on 1 August 2009. On March 17, 2026, World Records Union (WorldKings) officially declared the Yumemai as the “world’s first floating swing bridge”.
[WORLDKINGS - PART 2] Top 500 Immutable World Records (P.873) Marianne Fatton (Switzerland): The world's first athlete to win a gold medal in mountain skiing at the Winter Olympics
12-03-2026
(worldkings.org) Marianne Fatton made history by becoming the first female athlete to win a gold medal in mountain skiing at the Winter Olympics. She won the gold medal in the women's sprint at the 2026 Milano Cortina Games, solidifying her pioneering position in this newly introduced sport. On March 12, 2026, the World Records Union (WorldKings) officially declared Marianne Fatton as “The world's first athlete to win a gold medal in mountain skiing at the Winter Olympics.”
[WORLDKINGS - PART 2] Top 500 Immutable World Records (P.872) Qwen-3 (China): The world's first AI model operating in orbit
10-03-2026
(worldkings.org) Alibaba’s Qwen-3 on January 25, 2026, was confirmed to have become the first general-purpose artificial intelligence model to be uploaded and operated in orbit, marking a major milestone in China’s emerging leadership in the space-based computing sector. On March 10, 2026, the World Records Union (WorldKings) officially declared Qwen-3 as "the world's first AI model operating in orbit.”
[WORLDKINGS-PART 2] Top 500 Immutable World Records (P.871) Roboto Origin (China): The world's first-tier full-stack open-source bipedal humanoid robot
05-03-2026
(worldkings.org) Roboto Origin was officially launched and its source code made widely available in January 2026. On March 5, 2026, World Records Union (WorldKings) officially declared Roboto Origin as "the world's first-tier full-stack open-source bipedal humanoid robot”.
[WORLDKINGS-PART 2] Top 500 Immutable World Records (P.870) The Arcade Hotel (Netherlands): The world's first video game hotel
03-03-2026
(worldkings.org) The Arcade Hotel first opened in early 2016. On 3 March 2026, World Records Union (WorldKings) officially declared The Arcade Hotel as "the world's first video game hotel”.
[WORLDKINGS - PART 2] Top 500 Immutable World Records (P.869) Centenary University (the United States): The world’s first university to award a Master of Arts in happiness studies
26-02-2026
(worldkings.org) In the fall 2022 semester, Centenary University President Bruce Murphy, Ed.D., has announced the introduction of the world’s first Master of Arts in Happiness Studies. This event was announced to celebrate World Happiness Day, which was proclaimed by the United Nations on March 18th of the same year. On February 26, 2026, the World Records Union (WorldKings) officially declared Centenary University as “The world’s first university to award a Master of Arts in happiness studies.”
[WORLDKINGS - PART 2] Top 500 Immutable World Records (P.868) Candela Technology (Sweden): The company manufactures the world’s first hydrofoil electric ferry
24-02-2026
(worldkings.org) The Swedish technology company Candela manufactured the world's first electric hydrofoil ferry, the Candela P-12. This vessel, known as the Nova, entered public service in Stockholm, Sweden, on October 29, 2024. On February 24, 2026, the World Records Union (WorldKings) officially declared Candela Technology as “The company manufactured the world’s first hydrofoil electric ferry.”
Sun World Vung Tau Makes Global Debut with Two World Records
12-02-2026
(worldkings.org) VUNG TAU, Vietnam - February 12, 2026, Sun World Vung Tau, a large-scale coastal water park developed by Sun Group, officially opened, unveiling a new marine-themed entertainment destination in southern Vietnam. At its inauguration, the complex was simultaneously awarded two World Records, underscoring the developer’s ambition to deliver internationally benchmarked attractions.
[WORLDKINGS - PART 2] Top 500 Immutable World Records (P.865) Eurasian Steppe: The world’s largest temperate grassland
05-02-2026
(worldkings.org) The Eurasian Steppe is the largest temperate grassland in the world, stretching roughly 8,000 kilometers from Hungary in the west through Russia and Mongolia to China in the east. On February 5, 2026, the World Records Union (WorldKings) officially declared the Eurasian Steppe as “The world’s largest temperate grassland.”
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