Masai Russell sets new 100m hurdles world record in Zurich — image accompanying Athletics Weekly's report. Image accompanying Athletics Weekly’s report; reduced and presented for news commentary with the attributed report. View the complete source report.
Masai Russell, the Olympic champion, broke Tobi Amusan's 100m hurdles world record at Weltklasse Zürich. Russell clocked 12.09, surpassing Amusan's 12.12 set in 2022. This achievement follows Alison dos Santos's 400m hurdles world record at the same event.
The American athlete, 26, had been approaching the record all season. She previously ran 12.14 in May, the second-fastest time in history. Russell's new record also sets a Diamond League and meeting record. Read more racing coverage.
Amusan finished second with a season's best 12.23, followed by Nadine Visser in third with 12.34. Home favorite Ditaji Kambundji placed seventh. Russell had expressed confidence in breaking the record earlier this year. Related: Dos Santos sets new 400m hurdles world record in Zurich.
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Russell beats Amusan's four-year record with a time of 12.09. Masai Russell, the Olympic champion, broke Tobi Amusan's 100m hurdles world record at Weltklasse Zürich. Russell clocked 12.09, surpassing Amusan's 12.12 set in 2022. This achievement follows Alison dos Santos's 400m hurdles world record at the same event.
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Runner World published this brief on August 27, 2026. The underlying Athletics Weekly report was dated August 27, 2026.
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