Home / Sports / Russell Shatters World Record in 100m Hurdles
Russell Shatters World Record in 100m Hurdles
28 Aug
Summary
- Masai Russell set a new world record in the women's 100m hurdles.
- She completed the race in an astonishing 12.09 seconds.
- This surpasses the previous record of 12.12 seconds set in 2022.

American athlete Masai Russell has etched her name in the record books following an electrifying performance at the Zurich Diamond League. On Thursday, Russell shattered the world record in the women's 100 metres hurdles, clocking an astonishing 12.09 seconds.
Her explosive finish saw her surge ahead over the final hurdle, decisively beating the previous record. This new benchmark surpasses the 12.12 seconds set by Nigeria's Tobi Amusan in 2022, marking a significant moment in track and field history.