SportsPublished: 27 August 2026 at 22:14
Brazil's Dos Santos sets new 400m hurdles world record in Zurich
Brazilian athlete Alison dos Santos set a new men's 400m hurdles world record at the Diamond League meeting in Zurich, clocking 45.80 seconds.
Brazilian hurdler Alison dos Santos delivered a landmark performance at the Diamond League meeting in Zurich, breaking the men's 400m hurdles world record.
Dos Santos completed the race in 45.80 seconds, becoming the fastest man ever to run the distance in this event.
The Brazilian athlete has long been regarded as one of the sport's top performers, and this result confirms the strong form he brought into the Swiss meeting.
The Diamond League is one of athletics' premier competition series, gathering the world's best athletes across a range of disciplines throughout the season.
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