Russell and Dos Santos Redefine Hurdles History
Zurich, Switzerland — The Zurich Diamond League meeting produced one of the most remarkable nights in recent athletics history as American hurdler Masai Russell and Brazilian star Alison dos Santos each set new world records before an electrified crowd at Letzigrund Stadium.
Russell delivered a stunning performance in the women’s 100-metre hurdles, stopping the clock at 12.09 seconds. Her run lowered the previous world record of 12.12 seconds, a mark formerly held by Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan. Russell’s powerful start and flawless rhythm between the hurdles allowed her to pull away in the final phase of the race and secure another major milestone in her career.
Dos Santos created an equally dramatic moment in the men’s 400-metre hurdles. The Brazilian completed the one-lap race in 45.80 seconds, breaking the previous record of 45.94 seconds set by Norway’s Karsten Warholm at the Tokyo Olympics. His performance combined exceptional speed, endurance, and technical precision, producing a time that stunned both competitors and spectators.
The meeting also featured outstanding performances in other events. Pole-vault champion Armand “Mondo” Duplantis cleared 6.25 metres, while Swiss middle-distance runner Audrey Werro impressed the home crowd with a swift 800-metre run.
The uploaded image captures the emotion of the occasion, showing Russell celebrating with flowers and wrapped in an American flag after her extraordinary achievement. Zurich’s “crazy” night will be remembered as a defining chapter in modern track and field.
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