Budapest, Hungary – Mondo Duplantis shattered his own pole vault world record at the World Athletics Championships on Sunday, clearing 6.23 meters, while Josh Kerr secured his place in the 1500m final.
The championships, unfolding at the National Athletics Center in Budapest, have already witnessed a flurry of extraordinary performances. Duplantis’s record-breaking vault adds to the excitement, solidifying his status as the dominant force in the event. Kerr’s advancement to the 1500m final keeps his hopes alive for a medal in a highly competitive field. These results underscore the high stakes and intense competition at the World Athletics Championships, where athletes vie for global supremacy and the chance to etch their names in track and field history.
Dita Combundji of Switzerland claimed gold in the women’s 100m hurdles, clocking a personal best and national record of 12.24 seconds. Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan finished with silver in 12.29s, followed by grace Stark of the USA in 12.34s.
Women’s 100m hurdles final – result
* 🥇Dita Combundji (SUI) – 12.24s
* 🥈tobi Amusan (NGR) – 12.29s
* 🥉Grace Stark (USA) - 12.34s
* 4. Masai Russell (USA) – 12.44s
* 5. Pia Skrzyszowska (POL) – 12.49s
* 6. Devynne Charlton (BAH) – 12.49s
* 7. Danielle Williams (JAM) – 12.53s
* 8. Nadine Visser (NED) – 12.56s
