Masai Russell showcased her blistering form as she powered to a commanding win in the women’s 100m hurdles at the Silesia Diamond League, clocking an impressive 12.19 seconds (1.4 m/s) to secure the meeting record.
Russell’s victory came against a stacked field, with Tonea Marshall producing a lifetime best of 12.24 seconds for second place and Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan following closely in 12.25 seconds.
Full Results:
- Masai Russell (USA) – 12.19 MR
- Tonea Marshall (USA) – 12.24 PB
- Tobi Amusan (NGR) – 12.25
- Danielle Williams (JAM) – 12.31 PB
- Alia Armstrong (USA) – 12.32 PB
- Kendra Harrison (USA) – 12.41
- Ackera Nugent (JAM) – 12.43
- Nadine Visser (NED) – 12.60
- Megan Tapper (JAM) – 12.66
In May 2025, Russell set the track alight by clocking 12.17 seconds at the Grand Slam Track meeting in Miami – an American and North American record – making her the second-fastest woman in history over the 100m hurdles, just 0.05 seconds shy of the world record.
A semifinalist at the 2023 World Championships in Budapest and now an Olympic champion, Russell’s latest win in Silesia further cements her status as one of the premier hurdlers on the planet. The result underlined Russell’s dominance and her readiness to face the world’s best on the road to Tokyo.