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He is saying that setting a world record is more than a personal achievement: it becomes part of the sport's history. He also means that doing so raises an athlete's standing among competitors at that moment.
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About Colin Jackson
British Labour Party politician, barrister, lecturer and writer
George Colin Jackson was a British Labour Party politician, barrister, lecturer and writer. He is remembered for his work in public life and for his writing, alongside a career that combined law, teaching and politics. Jackson belonged to the Labour tradition and worked across several fields. His background as a barrister and lecturer suggests a life shaped by argument, instruction and public service, while his writing adds to the record of a figure active in political and intellectual life.
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