Ja'Kobe Tharp sets 110m hurdles world record at NCAA championships

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Last updated Jun 11, 2026

Ja'Kobe Tharp sets 110m hurdles world record at NCAA championships

Summary

Ja'Kobe Tharp broke the 110m hurdles world record during heats at the NCAA championships in Eugene, Oregon, clocking 12.75 seconds on June 11. The previous record of 12.80 seconds was set by Aries Merritt in 2012. Tharp, a 20-year-old junior at Auburn University, surpassed his previous best of 13.01 seconds, surprising himself with the performance. He aims to win a second consecutive NCAA title in the final on Friday.

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By the Numbers

•Tharp's record time is 12.75 seconds.
•He broke Aries Merritt's previous record of 12.80 seconds.
•Tharp is competing at the NCAA championships in Eugene, Oregon.
•He aims for a second straight NCAA title in the finals on Friday.
•This is Tharp's junior year at Auburn University.

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What they're saying

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20-year-old finished in blistering time of 12.75sec First world record at NCAA championships since 1976 American Ja’Kobe Tharp broke the 110m hurdles world record with a blistering time of 12.75sec at the NCAA outdoor track and field championships at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, on Wednesday. Tharp’s effort in the heats of the 110m hurdles improved upon the previous world record mark of 12.80sec, set by Olympic champion and fellow American Aries Merritt in Brussels in 2012. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Agencies