Dos Santos and Russell break world records at Zurich Diamond League
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 8:39 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Alison Dos Santos of Brazil and Masai Russell of the U.S. set world records during the Diamond League event in Zurich on August 27. Dos Santos clocked 45.80 seconds in the 400m hurdles, surpassing the previous record of 45.94 seconds. Russell followed with a time of 12.09 seconds in the 100m hurdles, breaking the prior record of 12.12 seconds. Both athletes received $80,000 for their achievements. Additionally, Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis won the pole vault event, clearing 6.25 meters. The competition attracted a sell-out crowd of 25,000, making it a notable night in athletics.
- •Alison Dos Santos sets world record in 400m hurdles with 45.80 seconds.
- •Masai Russell breaks 100m hurdles record, finishing in 12.09 seconds.
- •Armand Duplantis wins pole vault, clearing 6.25 meters.
- •Event held in Zurich's Letzigrund Stadium with 25,000 spectators.
- •Both record holders earn $80,000 for their achievements.
- 9:05 PMThe Guardian Sport — USA’s Russell and Brazil’s Dos Santos smash world records on ‘crazy’ night in Zurich
- 8:39 PMYahoo Sports — Dos Santos, Russell set world records in 'crazy' Zurich Diamond League
"Dos Santos and Russell smash hurdles world records Werro comes within 0.42sec of 800m world record Bednarek and Wanyonyi clock world-leading times Masai Russell and Alison Dos Santos each set a world record while Mondo Duplantis won a historic pole vault on a frenetic Thursday night in Zurich. The Letzigrund Stadium had a raucous sell-out 25,000 crowd and the still, balmy weather conditions helped the athletes no end. Continue reading...
"Alison Dos Santos and Masai Russell each set a world record while Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis won a historic pole vault in a barmy night of track and field in Zurich on Thursday that would have more than appeased onlooking World Athletics president Sebastian Coe.Both Dos Santos and Russell will leave Zurich with a cheque each for $80,000 for having broken their respective records.
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External links- The Guardian SportAug 27, 2026, 9:05 PMUSA’s Russell and Brazil’s Dos Santos smash world records on ‘crazy’ night in Zurich
Dos Santos and Russell smash hurdles world records Werro comes within 0.42sec of 800m world record Bednarek and Wanyonyi clock world-leading times Masai Russell and Alison Dos Santos each set a world record while Mondo Duplantis won a historic pole vault on a frenetic Thursday night in Zurich. The Letzigrund Stadium had a raucous sell-out 25,000 crowd and the still, balmy weather conditions helped the athletes no end. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 8:39 PMDos Santos, Russell set world records in 'crazy' Zurich Diamond League
Alison Dos Santos and Masai Russell each set a world record while Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis won a historic pole vault in a barmy night of track and field in Zurich on Thursday that would have more than appeased onlooking World Athletics president Sebastian Coe.Both Dos Santos and Russell will leave Zurich with a cheque each for $80,000 for having broken their respective records.
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