Dos Santos and Russell Break World Records at Diamond League Meet
At the Diamond League athletics meet in Zurich, Brazil's Alison dos Santos and American Masai Russell both set new world records in the 400m and 100m hurdles respectively.
Two world records fell in the hurdling events at Thursday's Diamond League athletics meet in Zurich.
Brazil's Alison dos Santos won the 400 meter hurdles while breaking the existing world record in the event. American athlete Masai Russell claimed victory in the 100 meter hurdles, also improving on the previous world record.
Both record-breaking performances came at the same competition stage, underscoring the high level of competition seen in this year's Diamond League season.
About the Diamond League
The Diamond League is one of the most prestigious annual athletics circuits, bringing together top athletes across multiple cities worldwide to compete for points and a place in the season-ending final.
