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Masai Russell just ran the fastest 100m hurdles in history

American hurdler Masai Russell stopped the clock at 12.09 seconds in Zurich, breaking the world record in the 100-meter hurdles. She'd been chasing the mark all season — and she says there's more to come. The fastest woman ever over the barriers is just getting started.

The upbeat factor12.09 seconds of pure speed.
✓ Verified · Reuters · 2026-08-27 · USA
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