Masai Russell is rewriting the history books. The 2024 Olympic gold medalist stunned the track world again at the Grand Slam Track Miami meet by running a 12.17s 100m hurdles, setting a new American record and clocking the second-fastest time in world history.
The 24-year-old hurdler, fresh off her Olympic win in Paris, left fans and commentators in awe with her personal best — breaking Keni Harrison’s 2016 record of 12.20. Fellow American Tia Jones wasn’t far behind, finishing second with 12.19s, the third-fastest time ever.
Meanwhile, the event was clouded by controversy as Fred Kerley, U.S. Olympic bronze medalist in the 100m, was arrested for misdemeanor battery the day before the meet. He was pulled from the competition and is under investigation.
Get the full breakdown of Russell’s historic run, the implications for U.S. track & field, and the latest on the Kerley incident.
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Masai Russell Breaks American Record in 100m Hurdles | 12.17s Shock in Miami!
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