"strike a record" is a correct phrase that can be used in written English.
It means to achieve or set a new record, often in a competitive or impressive manner. Example: The athlete struck a new Olympic record in the 100-meter sprint, solidifying her place as one of the best runners in the world.
On April 11 of that year, he struck out a Mountain West Conference record 23 batters in a game versus the University of Utah.
For his latest solo record, Technoself (out December 4 on Leaving Records), Parks strikes a mesmerizing balance between analog and digital percussion.
In 1999, he was cited for disorderly conduct, a violation, after striking a record label executive with a Champagne bottle and a telephone.
Ms. Monheit, a young singer who came in second at the Thelonious Monk vocals competition two years ago (in a memorable comeback, the late Teri Thornton was the winner) recently struck a record deal and is going about setting up a proper career.
Crude oil was at $140.90 a barrel Friday afternoon after striking a record high of $142.26 earlier in the day.
Alex Hales struck a record 171 and Jos Buttler made England's fastest ever 50 from 22 balls as England hit 444-3.
China's tennis boom, inspired by the success of two-time major winner Li Na, is gathering pace as the city of Shenzhen struck a record, 10-year deal with the women's WTA tour.
Rohit Sharma struck a world record number of sixes in one-day internationals, 16, as India thrashed Australia to win their seven-match series 3-2 in Bangalore.
U.S. oil prices struck a fresh record high on Wednesday on concerns that a campaign of violence by Islamic militants in Saudi Arabia could destabilise the world's biggest crude exporter.
He had 1,33o career strike outs - a record he held for 29 years until it was broken by none other than the great Mickey Mantle.
