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Masai Russell breaks 100m hurdles world record after Dos Santos' performance

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Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Masai Russell breaks 100m hurdles world record after Dos Santos' performance

Summary

At the Zurich Diamond League meeting on August 28, 2026, Masai Russell set a new world record in the women's 100m hurdles, clocking 12.09 seconds. Russell credited Brazilian Alison dos Santos, who earlier broke the men's 400m hurdles record, with inspiring her performance. Dos Santos finished with a time of 45.80, surpassing Karsten Warholm's previous world record. Russell expressed her emotional reaction upon seeing her time and the impact the evening had on both athletes and the crowd. The record-setting performances came during an electric event in Zurich.

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By the Numbers

•Masai Russell runs 12.09 seconds in the 100m hurdles.
•Alison dos Santos sets a new 400m hurdles record at 45.80 seconds.
•Both records established at the Zurich Diamond League meeting.
•Russell acknowledges Dos Santos' world record as motivation.
•The event energized both athletes and spectators.

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8:03 AMYahoo Sports — 'Track was hot' - Russell credits Dos Santos as world records smashed

What they're saying

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US track star Masai Russell said an earlier world record from Brazil's Alison dos Santos in the 400 metres hurdles helped propel her to another milestone in the women's 100m hurdles at the Zurich Diamond League meeting. The Olympic champion ran 12.
— Yahoo Sports

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