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Sports records: Which ones are breakable and which ones aren't?

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Alexander Ovechkin surpasses Wayne Gretzky ’s goals record, it gives us a chance to consider some of the most hallowed records in sports history.

Certain records are untouchable, thanks to the way sports have shifted in the decades — or century — since they were set.

Others are potentially breakable in this era for the same reason — the way that athletes, and strategy, have improved over the decades .

A lot has to go right for a long time for these records to fall, but it’s close to that.

Barry Bonds762 career home runs is in the ballpark, but Bonds got better as the years went on.

Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani are in the conversation for the record.

Max Verstappen has 63 wins, 53 of which came in the last four years .

Lewis Hamilton currently holds the record for 105 F1 races.

Tom Brady has 89,214 career passing yards in the NFL .

Aaron Rodgers is the active leader at 62,952 yards , but it’s unlikely he’ll take enough snaps to catch Brady .

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