Second world record of the night in Zurich goes to Russell in the 100m hurdles
American Masai Russell storms to victory in the women's 100m hurdles in a remarkable 12.09 seconds, breaking the world record at the Diamond League in Zurich.
Masai Russell won the women's 100m hurdles at the Diamond League in Zurich, achieving a time of 12.09 seconds. This was a world record, according to BBC Sport.
The American, aged 26, was the Olympic champion and had previously finished close to the existing record several times. Tobi Amusan, who held the previous record of 12.12 seconds, finished second, witnessing Russell break her record.
Alison dos Santos of Brazil also broke a world record at the same event, achieving a time of 45.80 seconds in the 400m hurdles, beating Karsten Warholm's 2021 mark of 45.94 seconds.
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