One who or that which breaks the record in any sense of that phrase.(noun)
The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)
Use "record-breaker" in a sentence
"In Chicago, officials braced for a potential record-breaker."
"This week, he will preside over his last results announcement, which promises to be another record-breaker."
"In Sam Tomkins, England have a record-breaker, after the Wigan full-back became the first player to score four tries in a match for the national side twice."