Who keeps track of world records?
There are several organizations that keep track of and verify world record performances. These include the International Olympic Committee (IOC), World Records, Guinness Book of World Records, United States National Championships in Track & Field, and the Federation Aeronautique Internationale (FAI). The IOC is responsible for maintaining the rules and regulations related to the Summer Olympics, while the FAI is responsible for maintaining the rules and regulations related to international aviation. Each organization has its own standards and guidelines for verifying world record performances, which can vary depending on the type of performance being verified.