They allowed him to prance through the debates without seriously challenging him, his record or his right to be there.

But there is one thing the father can aspire to: challenging the world's record for skill with a doorknob.

Smith could even challenge Jerry Rice's single-season record of 1,848 receiving yards, set in 1995.

Republicans last week broadcast a spot challenging Mr. Spratt's record on school prayer.

Bonds, challenging McGwire's record of 70 homers in 1998, went 0 for 2 with three walks, one intentional.

Stewart specifically challenged Martin's record when he had served a term in the House from 1965 to 1967.

Whenever a team dares to challenge their flawless record, a few of them ceremoniously set champagne on ice.

Barry Bonds has even included Giambi among those who could challenge or break his record of 73 homers.

And most of all, will he challenge Jack Nicklaus's record of 18 majors?

McGwire was asked if he was worried that Canseco might challenge his record.