Brian O'Driscoll is officially a record breaker after he received a Guinness World Record medal and certificate for the most international appearances in rugby union today.

The retired Ireland and Leinster legend played 133 times for his country and after being entered into the Guinness Book of Records, he said: "Being recognised by Guinness World Records in their 60th year is a real honour. It’s also a real privilege for me to be positioned beside such sporting greats."

To commemorate 60 years of the Guinness World Records, outstanding athletes from across the sports landscape were honoured with an exclusive 60th anniversary certificate and medal, in recognition of the fantastic achievements throughout the glittering careers.

Other stars honoured include Usain Bolt (fastest 100m sprint), Paula Radcliffe (fastest marathon, fremale), Steve Redgrave (most Olympic rowing gold medals), Mo Farah (most European Athletics Championships 5,000 metres gold medals) and Linford Christie (fastest men’s indoor 4x200 metres relay).

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