Cordell Tinch continued to assert his dominance over the men’s 110m hurdles on Sunday, storming to an emphatic victory at the FBK Games in Hengelo.
The American sprint hurdler crossed the line in a commanding 13.10 seconds, comfortably ahead of former Olympic champion Omar McLeod, who clocked 13.42 for second place, while Belgium’s Michael Obasuyi secured third in 13.45.
The world leader, whose blistering start and clean clearance over the hurdles left the rest of the field chasing shadows.
His compatriot, Dylan Beard, applied some pressure midway through the race but suffered a fall after clipping the final hurdle, leaving McLeod to clinch the runner-up spot in his wake.
Tinch’s triumph in Hengelo adds yet another chapter to what’s been a remarkable rise in the short hurdles for the 24-year-old. In June 2023, he posted a sensational 12.96 seconds at the Arkansas Grand Prix, a time that not only topped the world charts that year but also eclipsed Grant Holloway’s NCAA record.
Since then, Tinch has made significant waves on the international circuit. He secured a runner-up finish at the 2023 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Eugene, which earned him a ticket to the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, where he reached the semi-finals in his global debut.
Fast forward to 2025, and Tinch has solidified his place among the world’s elite. In April, he claimed victory at the Xiamen Diamond League in China, before delivering a stunning meet record of 12.87 seconds at the Shanghai Diamond League, a time that elevated him to equal fourth on the all-time list for the 110m hurdles.
Tinch emerged as a key contender at Grand Slam Track in Philadelphia, placing second to Jamal Britt.And earlier this month in Rome, he narrowly missed out on victory at the Golden Gala Diamond League meet.
Now, with another title added to his rapidly expanding collection, Cordell Tinch has sent a clear message to his rivals ahead of the major championships looming on the horizon.
