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The Masters World Championships in Daegu, South Korea, saw four world records fall in the first three days. Richard Lee of the U.S. set a new mark in the M65 2,000m steeplechase. John Wright of Great Britain improved his own record in the M65 100m.
Kenton Brown of the U.S. broke his own record in the M80 100m, and Somsanga Boonnok of Thailand set a new record in the W70 80m hurdles. Canadians also performed well, with medals in various events. Read more racing coverage.
Canadian athletes like Johana Flipsen and Vern Christensen won gold, while others like Vanessa Johnson and Lynne Wawryk Epp secured silver and bronze. Wendy Alexis is poised to potentially break the W70 100m world record. Related: Birmingham 2026: Record-breaking European Athletics Championships.
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Canadian athletes shine as international competitors set new records The Masters World Championships in Daegu, South Korea, saw four world records fall in the first three days. Richard Lee of the U.S. set a new mark in the M65 2,000m steeplechase. John Wright of Great Britain improved his own record in the M65 100m.
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Runner World published this brief on August 24, 2026. The underlying Canadian Running report was dated August 24, 2026.
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