Masai Russell Sets World Record In Women's 100m Hurdles In Zurich

Masai Russell set a new world record in the women's 100m hurdles at the 2026 Diamond League meet in Zurich, finishing in 12.09 seconds. The performance also established new Diamond League and meeting records.
Why it matters
This achievement marks a significant milestone in professional track and field, highlighting the high level of competition in the Diamond League circuit.
The 2026 Diamond League Zurich is turning into a night for the record books, with Masai Russell adding another world record to an already unforgettable meet.
Russell tore through the women's 100m hurdles in 12.09 seconds to claim the win and rewrite the world record. Her performance also set new Diamond League and meeting records, adding another historic mark to the Zurich scoreboard.
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