Dos Santos breaks 400m hurdles world record in Zurich
Brazil's Alison dos Santos set a new 400m hurdles world record of 45.80 seconds at the Diamond League final in Zurich, per BBC Sport. The performance establishes a new ceiling for the event at an elite international competition.
Brazil's Alison dos Santos ran 45.80 seconds in the 400m hurdles at the Diamond League final in Zurich, breaking the world record, according to BBC Sport.
The performance marks a new high-water mark for the event at one of track and field's marquee international competitions. Dos Santos, an Olympic-tier performer in his event, set the time on the Diamond League circuit, the sport's premier meet series.
Alison dos Santos ran 45.80 seconds in the 400m hurdles at the Diamond League final in Zurich, breaking the world record.
The record stands as the fastest 400m hurdles time ever recorded. Watch for dos Santos' next competitive appearance and whether other elite 400m hurdlers respond to the new benchmark.
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