Dos Santos breaks the world record in the 400m hurdles and Russell makes history in the 100m hurdles on a magical night in Zurich

Brazilian athlete Alison Dos Santos set a new world record in the 400-meter hurdles with a time of 45.80 seconds at the Diamond League meeting in Zurich, Switzerland. The performance surpassed the previous mark held by Karsten Warholm, an achievement noted for its difficulty given the standing of the former record.

During the same event, American athlete Russell also set a new world record in the 100-meter hurdles, surpassing the previous mark held by Tobi Amusan. These performances were collectively described as a significant milestone in the sport, occurring during a high-profile evening of competition.