Russell breaks Amusan’s hurdles record in Zurich

The Punch | 28-08-2026 01:46am |

American hurdler and Olympic champion Masai Russell has broken Tobi Amusan's world record in the women's 100m hurdles, ending the Nigerian's four-year reign in the event. Russell ran a stunning 12.09 seconds at the Zurich Diamond League on Thursday, taking three hundredths of a second off Amusan's previous world record. The record-breaking performance marks a significant milestone in the event's history.

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