BREAKING: America’s Russell breaks Amusan’s world record

Olympic champion Masai Russell has shattered Tobi Amusan's world record in the women's 100m hurdles, with a time of 12.09 seconds at the Zurich Diamond League. This marks the first time a woman has surpassed Amusan's previous record of 12.12 seconds, which she set in the 2022 World Championships. Russell's performance, which was just 0.03 seconds faster than Amusan's previous best, solidifies her position as the new record holder.

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