Masai Russell breaks Tobi Amusan’s 100m hurdles world record in Zurich

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Summary

American hurdler Masai Russell set a new women’s 100m hurdles world record at the Zurich Diamond League, with Tobi Amusan finishing second.

Highlights

  • Russell clocked 12.09 seconds to lower Amusan’s previous record of 12.12 seconds.
  • Amusan ran a season-best 12.23 seconds to place second.
  • Netherlands’ Nadine Visser finished third in 12.34 seconds.
  • The race was part of the Zurich Diamond League meeting.
  • The report says Russell’s time also set Diamond League and meeting records.

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