Athletics World Records Fall
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Two world records were shattered at the Diamond League meeting in Zurich. Masai Russell set a new mark in the women's 100m hurdles, while Alison Dos Santos broke the 400m hurdles world record. Greek pole vaulter Emmanouil Karalis also attempted a world record.
Masai Russell Smashes Tobi Amusan's World Record in Zurich; Nigerian Finishes Second
- American Masai Russell broke Tobi Amusan's women's 100m hurdles world record, finishing in 12.09 seconds at the Zurich Diamond League. - Amusan, the previous record holder, finished second with a season-best time of 12.23 seconds. - The result marks the end of Amusan's four-year reign as world record holder but signals her return to form ahead of the Diamond League Final.
Two world records shattered in Zurich hurdles sprints
- Two world records were set in the hurdles at the Diamond League meeting in Zurich. - Alison Dos Santos broke the 400m hurdles world record, and Masai Russell set a new best in the 100m hurdles. - Th…
Emmanouil Karalis believes 'everything is possible' after attempting world record
- Greek pole vaulter Emmanouil Karalis cleared 6.20 meters in Zurich and attempted a world record for the first time. - Karalis expressed newfound belief in his abilities, stating "everything is possi…
Weltklasse Zurich: Two world records fall, thrilling pole vault duel
- The Weltklasse Zurich athletics meeting saw two world records broken: Masai Russell in the 100m hurdles and Alison Dos Santos in the 400m hurdles. - Swiss pole vaulter Armand Duplantis won with a ju…
Alison dos Santos Smashes Karsten Warholm's World Record in 400m Hurdles
- Brazil's Alison dos Santos set a new world record in the 400m hurdles with a time of 45.80 seconds. - He broke the previous record of 45.94 seconds set by Norway's Karsten Warholm at the Tokyo Olymp…
America's Russell breaks Amusan's 100m hurdles world record
- American athlete Masai Russell has set a new world record in the women's 100m hurdles, running 12.09 seconds at the Zurich Diamond League. - Russell's record-breaking performance dethroned Nigeria's…