Hitomi Nakajima set a new national record in the women's 100 m hurdles twice in August. She clocked 12.62 in Fujiyoshida and improved to 12.60 in Fukui.
Olympic champion Haruka Kitaguchi marked her return to form with a 64.90 m throw, winning the Lausanne Diamond League. This was her best performance since 2024. Read more racing coverage.
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Hitomi Nakajima breaks national record twice, Haruka Kitaguchi wins Lausanne Diamond League Hitomi Nakajima set a new national record in the women's 100 m hurdles twice in August. She clocked 12.62 in Fujiyoshida and improved to 12.60 in Fukui.
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