Masai Russell Is Among the Fastest Hurdlers in America — Now, She's Coming For the World Record
Popsugar | 10.07.2026 20:40
Masai Russell is a powerhouse on the track. At just 26 years old, she's an Olympic gold medalist, holds the NCAA 100-meter hurdle record, already broke the US record, and is set to break the world record soon enough. At the end of May, Russell ran the 100-meter hurdle at 12.14 seconds, the second fastest of all time. "I knew that I still had a lot more in the tank, still had a lot more to give, and I know that the world record will be coming sometime in the near future," Russell tells Popsugar while reflecting on the moment.
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