100m hurdles: Masai Russell, who broke Tobi Amusan’s world record with her in Zurich race
American hurdler Masai Russell shatters Tobi Amusan’s 100m hurdles world record with a stunning 12.09s run at the Zurich Diamond League. Read More: https://punchng.com/100m-hurdles-masai-russell-who-broke-tobi-amusans-world-record-with-her-in-zurich-race/
Masai Russell, an American hurdler, broke Tobi Amusan's four-year-old world record in the women's 100m hurdles during the Zurich Diamond League race on August 27, 2026. She clocked a time of 12.09 seconds, which is just 0.03 seconds faster than Amusan's previous record of 12.12 seconds. Russell, a 26-year-old from Maryland, is the current world record holder and American record holder in the event.
Prior to this record-breaking performance, she had already established herself as one of the top hurdlers in the world, having won gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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