American Russell hurdles to world record in Zurich

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American Russell hurdles to world record in Zurich

American Russell hurdles to world record in Zurich — Athletics - Diamond League - Zurich - Letzigrund, Zurich, Switzerland - August 27, 2026 Masai Russell of the U.S. poses with a screen after winning the women's 100m hurdles final and setting a new world record REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

American Russell hurdles to world record in Zurich — Athletics - Diamond League - Lausanne - Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne, Switzerland - August 21, 2026 Masai Russell of the U.S celebrates after winning the Women's 100m Hurdles REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

American Russell hurdles to world record in Zurich — Athletics - Diamond League - Lausanne - Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne, Switzerland - August 21, 2026 Masai Russell of the U.S crosses the line to win the Women's 100m Hurdles REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

ZURICH, Aug 27 : American Masai Russell blazed to a world record in the women's 100 metres hurdles at the Zurich Diamond League on Thursday.

Russell pulled away over the final hurdle to cross in 12.09 seconds, bettering the previous mark of 12.12 set by Nigeria's Tobi Amusan in 2022.

Source: Reuters

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