record holdernoun [ C ]
/ˈrek.ɔːd ˌhəʊl.dər//ˈrek.ɚd ˌhoʊl.dɚ/the person who has achieved the best ever result, the fastest ever time, etc., especially in a sport:
Usain Bolt is the current 100 metres record holder.
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